Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fort Valley, Georgia |
| Online | fvsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Fort Valley State University, located in central Georgia approximately 100 miles south of Atlanta, is a public historically Black land-grant institution established in 1895. The 1,365-acre campus combines historic buildings with modern facilities in a rural setting. FVSU maintains strong academic programs in agriculture, particularly plant science and biotechnology, along with notable offerings in education, criminal justice, and veterinary technology. The university operates as part of the University System of Georgia and maintains its land-grant mission through extensive agricultural research facilities and cooperative extension services. Students primarily reside in on-campus housing facilities, and the FVSU Wildcats compete in NCAA Division II athletics, participating in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Ratings
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Value
Fort Valley State University is rated within the lower 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Fort Valley State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1014 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#429 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#40 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 795/920 |
| ACT | 16/19 |
| GPA | 2.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,328 |
| Room and Board | $8,372 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,264 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,328 |
| Room and Board | $8,372 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,986 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025