Valdosta State University, GA
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialDoctoral UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
Valdosta State University Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity21
Retention16
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity67
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Valdosta State University
93%Bachelor’s
7%Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education7%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Valdosta State University
63%Admission Rate
520Median SAT Math
550Median SAT Reading
21Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–550
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–590
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Valdosta State University
$6KIn-State Tuition
$17KOut-of-State Tuition
$21KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Valdosta State University
62%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
41%Repayment Rate
$259Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 36% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 41% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Valdosta State University
65%Retention Rate
42%Transfer Rate
20%Withdrawal Rate
39%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 58% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 44% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Valdosta State University
93%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$19K25 Pctl Salary
$43K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Valdosta State University
8,404Undergraduates
66%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
2,511Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 39% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Valdosta State University, GA
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
5 miles, NW
North Florida College
27 miles, S
Southern Regional Technical College
39 miles, W
Thomas University
40 miles, W