Valdosta State University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Valdosta, GA
5.0 1 review

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

10,262

Location Valdosta, Georgia
Website valdosta.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

VSU is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Valdosta State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 920/1100
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/22
GPA 3.23

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Applications Due Jun 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$6,124

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,836

Breakdown

Tuition $6,124
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,636
Room and Board $9,530
Budget for Other Expenses $6,364
Total One Year Cost $24,854

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Valdosta State University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 21% of students major in Business, 17% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.