Fort Valley State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Fort Valley State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

43.1%

Admission Difficulty for Fort Valley State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fort Valley State University is 43.1%. Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Georgia and the 177th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Fort Valley State University and can you get accepted?

Fort Valley State University is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,692 out of the 6,247 who applied were admitted.

Fort Valley State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.87. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Fort Valley State University?

43% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fort Valley State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 2.87 or better
Earn B- grades in high school
Score 880 on the SAT
Score 17 on the ACT

Fort Valley State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

2.87

Typical High School Grades

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Fort Valley State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Fort Valley State University are to have around a 2.87 high school GPA. You can get into Fort Valley State University with slightly below average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Fort Valley State University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Fort Valley State University is 2.87 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #47 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Fort Valley State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

810-950

Applicants Submitting SAT

25%

SAT Scores for Fort Valley State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	400
Math 25th Percentile	410
Composite 25th Percentile	810

SAT Scores for Fort Valley State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	480
Math 75th Percentile	470
Composite 75th Percentile	950
Average SAT Score	880

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fort Valley State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Fort Valley State University is 880 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 810-950. Students who get into Fort Valley State University score in the top 89 percent of all SAT test takers.. Fort Valley State University ranks #51 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 880 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Fort Valley State University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 810 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 810, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 25 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 880 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 880, you have around a 43% chance of being admitted. A 950 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 59% chance of getting in.

Fort Valley State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
950 and Above	Good	>59%
880 to 950	Avg +	43%-59%
810 to 880	Avg -	28%-43%
740 to 810	Reach	17%-28%
Less than 740	Low	<17%

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Fort Valley State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

16-19

Applicants Submitting ACT

26%

ACT Scores for Fort Valley State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	15
Composite 25th Percentile	16

ACT Scores for Fort Valley State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	20
Math 75th Percentile	20
Composite 75th Percentile	19
Average ACT Score	17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Fort Valley State University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Fort Valley State University is 17, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 19. The school ranks #47 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 17. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

26 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fort Valley State University.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Fort Valley State University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 17 score has around 43% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 64% with a 19 ACT score.

Fort Valley State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
19 and Above	Good	>64%
17 to 19	Avg +	43%-64%
16 to 17	Avg -	33%-43%
15 to 16	Reach	24%-33%
Less than 15	Low	<24%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fort Valley State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,584	2,593	6,247
Accepted	1,534	1,158	2,692
Acceptance Rate	43%	45%	43%
Enrolled	373	179	552
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	15%	21%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

173

Applicants have 173 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fort Valley State University is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fort Valley State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fort Valley State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fort Valley State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fort Valley State University is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.87 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 880 will further improve your application. If you can get a 950 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 17 on the ACT places you in a strong position.