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Fort Valley State University
  • 4 Year
  • FORT VALLEY, GA
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University System of Georgia

Fort Valley State University

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      C+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      D+
    9. Dorms
      A minus
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      C
    Fort Valley State is a public university located in Fort Valley, Georgia in the Macon Area. As a historically black college, Fort Valley State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,419 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Fort Valley State acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Psychology, Biology, and Business. Graduating 43% of students, Fort Valley State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $22,800.
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    1005 STATE UNIVERSITY DR
    FORT VALLEY, GA 31030
    Branch of
    University System of Georgia
    About Fort Valley State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    Fort Valley State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    72%
    Application Deadline
    June 15
    SAT Range
    850-960
    ACT Range
    16-18
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    fvsu.edu/admissions

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,916 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,973 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Psychology
      57 Graduates
    • Biology
      42 Graduates
    • Business
      36 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      33 Graduates
    • Veterinary Technician and Assistant
      31 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      20 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      20 Graduates
    • Information Science
      19 Graduates
    • Communications
      16 Graduates
    • Accounting
      14 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    3
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    3
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      62%
    • Online
      38%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,419 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    375
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    78%
    Varsity Athletes
    12%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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