At a glance
Average net price
$10,945
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.4%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
6,622
In-state tuition
$6,124
Out-of-state tuition
$17,836
Cost of attendance
$20,801
Median earnings (10y)
$49,361
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,013
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 71.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (24%), humanities & arts (21%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM11%
- Health18%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services6%
- Business23.9%~1,580 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions17.9%~1,187 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education9.4%~626 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts8.1%~539 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~498 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~338 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.6%~306 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~297 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~238 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~197 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.8%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.6%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.3%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 435 | $39,103 | $30,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 269 | $48,544 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 258 | $24,742 | $27,000 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 249 | $40,567 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 227 | — | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 208 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 184 | $27,653 | $29,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 178 | $24,378 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 167 | $61,210 | $27,301 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 162 | $30,021 | $27,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 132 | $21,042 | $28,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 131 | $61,101 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 118 | $49,788 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 112 | $33,514 | $26,750 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 110 | $31,630 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 98 | $53,309 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 95 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 95 | $44,188 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Graduate certificate | 94 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $26,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 77 | $46,772 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 77 | $36,958 | $25,419 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 71 | $26,899 | $37,249 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 69 | $38,173 | $26,562 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $38,464 | $28,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $25,100 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 57 | $58,151 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 55 | $28,934 | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $29,804 | $27,998 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,365 | $40,347 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 52 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 50 | $23,797 | $27,290 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 42 | $57,170 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 42 | $23,730 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 41 | $59,111 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 40 | $35,864 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University is a large institution located in Valdosta, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,622 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Valdosta State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,945 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,124 for in-state students and $17,836 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,801 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.4%, a average completion outcome. 71.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,361 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Valdosta State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (24% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Valdosta State University accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,013. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Valdosta, Georgia (city), Valdosta State University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Valdosta State University
Q.How much does Valdosta State University cost?
The average net price at Valdosta State University is $10,945 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,801.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Valdosta State University?
Valdosta State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Valdosta State University?
Valdosta State University admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Valdosta State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Valdosta State University graduate earns $49,361 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Valdosta State University?
Published tuition is $6,124 in-state and $17,836 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Valdosta State University located?
Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia (ZIP 31698).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Valdosta State University at their official website.