Valdosta State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,371

2023 Average Net Price

$11,532

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0312%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

4,689 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,151

62.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.7%

698 Graduates

About

Valdosta State University is a higher education institution located in Lowndes County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Valdosta State University were General Psychology (156 degrees awarded), General Health Services (125 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (121 degrees).

In 2023, 2,632 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valdosta State University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,464 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (786 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Valdosta State University is $4,371, which is $−26,632 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valdosta State University was 0.0312%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,204 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Valdosta State University is $4,371, which is $26,633 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,532.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Valdosta State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,371

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Valdosta State University was $4,371. The cost of tuition at Valdosta State University is $−26,633 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Valdosta State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,532

2023 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Valdosta State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,532. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Valdosta State University grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Valdosta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,530

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Valdosta State University was of $9,530 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.36% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Valdosta State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Valdosta State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.9% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Valdosta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0312%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valdosta State University was 0.0312%, which represents 1 out of the 3204 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Valdosta State University received 4,689 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.75% annual growth. Out of those 4,689 applicants, 3,915 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 10,151 students enrolled at Valdosta State University in 2023. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Valdosta State University has an overall enrollment yield of 29%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,915

Accepted Out of 4,689

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Valdosta State University was 83.5% (3,915 admissions from 4,689 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.75%, while admissions declined by 12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Valdosta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2023)

390

Scores Submitted (2023)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Valdosta State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Valdosta State University had a total enrollment of 10,151 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Valdosta State University is 6,334 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,817. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Valdosta State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Valdosta State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.4% White, 33.8% Black or African American, 9.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0394% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Valdosta State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.1%) and White Male (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.4%) and White Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valdosta State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,151 students. The full-time enrollment at Valdosta State University is 6,334 and the part-time enrollment is 3,817. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Valdosta State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Valdosta State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Valdosta State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Valdosta State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Valdosta State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,010 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,430 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
956 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Valdosta State University is 49.4% White, 33.8% Black or African American, 9.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0394% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (0.562%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,138 more women than men received degrees from Valdosta State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valdosta State University is white (1,464 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (786 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Valdosta State University is General Psychology (156 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (125 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (121 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valdosta State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (128 degrees awarded), Education (630 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valdosta State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,540,203 people), Secondary school teachers (509,989 people), Education administrators (291,573 people), Other managers (236,043 people), and Special education teachers (209,765 people).

The most specialized majors at Valdosta State University in 2023 are Library Science (128 degrees awarded), Education (630 degrees), Language & Linguistics (41 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (105 degrees), and Communications (107 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valdosta State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Valdosta State University are Library Science (128 degrees awarded), Education (630 degrees), Language & Linguistics (41 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (105 degrees), and Communications (107 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valdosta State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,938,127 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (384,414 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (191,413 people), Individual & family services (156,815 people), and Child day care services (111,797 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Valdosta State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
156 degrees awarded
General Health Services
125 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
121 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Valdosta State University was General Psychology with 156 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Valdosta State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

747

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,885

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 747 degrees were awarded to men at Valdosta State University, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,885).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Valdosta State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Valdosta State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.837 times less than the 98 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Valdosta State University in General Psychology, which is 4.86 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Valdosta State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Valdosta State University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.143% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,464 degrees awarded
Black or African American
786 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
206 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valdosta State University is white (1,464 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (786 degrees).

0.38% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,042 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
583 degrees awarded
White Male
422 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valdosta State University is white female (1,042 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (583 degrees).

Operations

Valdosta State University has an endowment valued at nearly $68.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.16M (1.68%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Valdosta State University had a total salary expenditure of 178M. Valdosta State University employs 136 Professors, 78 Assistant professors and 74 Lecturers. Most academics at Valdosta State University are Male Professor (81), Female Professor (55), and Female Lecturer (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valdosta State University are: Management, with 132 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 117 employees, and Service with 92 employees.

Endowment

$68.8M

2023 Endowment

6.84%

growth from 2022

Valdosta State University has an endowment valued at about $68.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Valdosta State University grew 6.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $365M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Valdosta State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$73.7M

2023 Salaries

1.92%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Valdosta State University paid a median of $73.7M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($178M) and a 1.92% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.527% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.436% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.5M

Instructional Salaries

372

Number of Employees

In 2023, Valdosta State University paid a total of $29.5M to 372 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

136 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Valdosta State University were Professor with 136 employees, Assistant professor with 78 employees, and Lecturer with 74 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valdosta State University were Management with 132 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 117 employees, and Service with 92 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Valdosta State University was Male Professor with 81 employees, Female Professor with 55 employees, and Female Lecturer with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Valdosta State University.

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