Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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Located in Fort Valley, Georgia, Fort Valley State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,059 prospective students applied, and 1,585 were granted admission. Of those admitted 382 enrolled in the school. 2,364 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 412 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,064 plus fees of $1,708. Fort Valley State University is ranked 1021 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Fort Valley State University is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Fort Valley State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1021 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#430 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/960 |
| ACT | 16/18 |
| GPA | 2.97 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,708 |
| Room and Board | $8,372 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,644 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,708 |
| Room and Board | $8,372 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,366 |
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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139719 IPEDS survey data for Fort Valley State University.
Current students may use the Fort Valley State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.