A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fort Valley State University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Fort Valley State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
94%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 236% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Valley State University with a gender ratio of 6% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fort Valley State University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
6%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47
|
| Women |
158
|
Fort Valley State University serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
78% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139719 IPEDS survey data for Fort Valley State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025