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Your chances of getting into Valdosta State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89.5%
Admission Difficulty for Valdosta State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at VSU is 89.5%.  Its admission rate is the 48th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into VSU and can you get accepted?

Valdosta State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,451 out of the 4,975 who applied were admitted.

Valdosta State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.23. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into VSU?

89% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Valdosta State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.23 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

VSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.23

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Valdosta State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into VSU are to have around a 3.23 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.23 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as VSU accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at VSU is 3.23 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #33 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Valdosta State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.8% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.1% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.2% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.2% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.6% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 29.6% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.5% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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VSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

950-1130

Applicants Submitting SAT 

56%
SAT Scores for Valdosta State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 460
Composite 25th Percentile 950
SAT Scores for Valdosta State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 550
Composite 75th Percentile 1130
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Valdosta State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at VSU is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1130. Students who get into Valdosta State University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers..  VSU ranks #35 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. VSU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 950, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 56 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1040, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1130 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Valdosta State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1130 and Above Good >94%
1040 to 1130 Avg + 89%-94%
950 to 1040 Avg - 81%-89%
860 to 950 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 860 Low <69%
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VSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

28%
ACT Scores for Valdosta State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Valdosta State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into VSU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to VSU is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 21.  The school ranks #38 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

28 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Valdosta State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into VSU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 89% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 21 ACT score.

Valdosta State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >94%
19 to 21 Avg + 89%-94%
17 to 19 Avg - 81%-89%
15 to 17 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 15 Low <69%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Valdosta State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,539 1,436 4,975
Accepted 3,190 1,261 4,451
Acceptance Rate 90% 88% 89%
Enrolled 741 386 1,127
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 31% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

186

Applicants have 186 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Valdosta State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Valdosta State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Valdosta State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Valdosta State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Valdosta State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.23 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1040 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141264 IPEDS survey data for Valdosta State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024