VSU Rankings and Evaluation
National Universities
#203 in National Universities
Georgia Colleges
#16 in Georgia Colleges
Valdosta State University is ranked 203rd in National Universities and 16th in Georgia Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Valdosta State University by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
- Its tuition & fees of $17,062 is comparable to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (83%) is higher (easy to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,030 SAT, 20 ACT) is around average.
- It has average number of students of 10,209.
- It offers diverse area of study (97 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of VSU are $17,062 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University $17,062
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $15,838
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of VSU are $18,106 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University $18,106
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $18,892
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of VSU is 83% and it is higher (easy to get in) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 83%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of VSU is 29% and the yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 29%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 45%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at VSU is 1,030 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 1,030
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 1,062
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at VSU is 20 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 20
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 63
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at VSU is 40% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 40%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 35%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at VSU is 35% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 35%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 23%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 36%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at VSU is 59% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 59%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 69%
Student Population
The total student population at VSU is 10,209 and its population average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 10,209
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 11,044
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at VSU is $8,371 which is 49.06% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University $8,371
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $6,247
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at VSU is 17 to 1 and the ratio is lower (small size classes) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 17 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 19 to 1
Number of Programs
VSU offers 97 programs and it means diverse area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Valdosta State University 97
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 80
Number of Online Programs
VSU offers 1 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.