Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Valdosta, Georgia |
| Online | valdosta.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia, approximately 15 miles north of the Florida border in the state's southern region. The 168-acre main campus features Spanish Mission architecture throughout its academic buildings and residential facilities, with the West Hall administration building serving as a centerpiece since the institution's founding in 1906 as South Georgia State Normal College. Operating as a comprehensive public university within the University System of Georgia, VSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with notable strengths in education, nursing, and business administration. The university maintains traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Blazers, primarily within the Gulf South Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
VSU is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Valdosta State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#982 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#408 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#82 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1130 |
| ACT | 17/21 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,636 |
| Room and Board | $8,922 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,702 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,831 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,636 |
| Room and Board | $8,922 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,702 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,886 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141264 IPEDS survey data for Valdosta State University.
Current students may use the Valdosta State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024