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Valdosta State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,857
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Valdosta, Georgia, V-State 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.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that V-State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Valdosta 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 V-State is reported to be 41%, 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 retention rate of students at V-State is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at V-State do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,583

Cost of attendance at Valdosta 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

$17,638

Cost of attendance at Valdosta 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, 89 of freshman students at Valdosta State University received on average $9,221 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.

$9,221
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,465 63% $5,379 $7,879,937
Other Federal Grant 1,755 76% $5,116 $8,978,450
State Grant/Scholarships 1,059 46% $4,969 $5,261,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 469 20% $10,277 $4,820,127
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,067 89% $9,221 $19,060,327

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Valdosta 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 Valdosta State University students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

41.0%

  • asian 28.6% 4 students
  • African American 39.7% 205 students
  • white 42.4% 292 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 39.8% 33 students
  • International Students 45.2% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 40.3% 27 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Gulf South Conference
  • Baseball Gulf South Conference
  • Basketball Gulf South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Valdosta State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Valdosta 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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