Fort Valley State University

Public four-year university in Fort Valley, GA that costs an average of $12,421 a year after financial aid, admits 66% of applicants and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,421
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,857

HBCUPublicTown (fringe)2,684 undergraduates

Cost of Fort Valley State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,406
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,556
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,220
Housing and food (on campus)$11,540
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$12,421

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,287
$30,001–48,000$11,824
$48,001–75,000$12,688
$75,001–110,000$15,293
$110,001+$18,925

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Fort Valley State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate66%
Average SAT994
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)480–560
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)450–510
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$34,324
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,857
Rank in Georgia (earnings)50th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,738
Typical monthly loan payment$304 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants78%
Students with federal loans68%

Majors and programs at Fort Valley State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (33)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations80$43,011$26,000
Computer and Information Sciences31$40,023$25,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections63$38,919$28,197
Social Work40$35,054$31,000
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians44$33,851$26,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities41$33,453$25,000
Communication and Media Studies15$30,968—
Psychology87$30,933$26,000
Biology75$30,068$27,000
Accounting and Related Services15——
Agricultural Business and Management13——
Animal Sciences40—$22,750
Business/Commerce———
Business/Managerial Economics———
Chemistry11——
Design and Applied Arts———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians19——
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other6——
English Language and Literature———
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences19——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services———
History2——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services———
Information Science/Studies———
Journalism———
Marketing21——
Mathematics11——
Plant Sciences13——
Political Science and Government18——
Sociology———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——
Visual and Performing Arts7——

Master's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services41$65,715$30,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions19$58,129—
Public Health24$46,480—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions32$40,765$54,986
Animal Sciences13——
Biology———
Biotechnology13——
English Language and Literature———
History———
Mathematics———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services16——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville$8,77986%$46,001
Savannah State UniversitySavannah$7,542—$44,180
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus$10,17075%$55,890
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton$6,87476%$41,999
Clayton State UniversityMorrow$8,86868%$54,701
Dalton State CollegeDalton$2,353—$46,083
Augusta UniversityAugusta$12,01786%$52,071
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About Fort Valley State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationFort Valley, GA
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates2,684
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitefvsu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate?

Fort Valley State University admits 66% of applicants. Admitted students average 994 on the SAT.

How much does Fort Valley State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,406 a year (tuition and fees: $5,556 in-state, $17,220 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,421 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,287.

How much do Fort Valley State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,857 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 50th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($43,011 a year after graduation).

What is Fort Valley State University's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.