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Fort Valley State University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

17:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$5,832

Out of state

$16,554
Graduate

In state

$6,052

Out of state

$17,836

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
95%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 94.0% $6,650
State/local grants 34.0% $4,175
Institutional grants 18.0% $6,969
Loans 72.0% $6,219

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$8,372 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,500 per year

Personal Expenses

$5,000 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Environmental Health
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Biotechnology
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
43.09%
  • Apply 6,247
  • Accepted 2,692
  • Attend 552

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$20
Graduate
$20

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
410-470
ACT Composite
16-19
SAT Reading
400-480
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Black90.1%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities3.52%
  3. Caucasian3.26%
  4. Hispanic/Latino2.23%
  5. Asian0.5%
  6. Not Specified0.31%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.08%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

3,083

Undergraduate students

2,772

Graduate students

311

Full Time Students
86%
Part Time Students
14%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
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