Fort Valley State University (FVSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,403
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Fort Valley, Georgia, FVSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at FVSU is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 67% at FVSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,832

Cost of attendance at Fort Valley State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,554

Cost of attendance at Fort Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Fort Valley State University received on average $8,343 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,343

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	581	82%	$5,668	$3,293,158
Other Federal Grant	592	84%	$6,176	$3,656,296
State Grant/Scholarships	220	31%	$4,674	$1,028,283
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	136	19%	$6,718	$913,688
Total Grant & Scholarships	671	95%	$8,343	$5,598,267

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fort Valley State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fort Valley State University students is 44.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.0%.

44.9%

African American 46.2% 177 students
white 25.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fort Valley State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fort Valley State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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