Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University is a public research university in Fort Valley, Georgia, serving roughly 2,684 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 65.87% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,666 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,526
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,338 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 65.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,684 90.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.11%
- Average SAT Score: 994
Fort Valley State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Fort Valley State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fort Valley State University?
Fort Valley State University is located in Fort Valley, GA (ZIP 31030-4313).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Fort Valley State University public or private?
Fort Valley State University is a Public institution.
How much does Fort Valley State University cost?
Published tuition: $5,526 in-state, $16,932 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,338.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,017 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,021 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,502 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,571 |
| $110,001+ | $16,914 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,104.
How hard is it to get into Fort Valley State University?
Admission rate: 65.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 994 and midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Fort Valley State University?
Total enrollment: 2,684 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Valley State University?
150%-time completion rate: 41.11%.
First-year retention: 78.5%.
What do graduates of Fort Valley State University earn?
Median earnings: $28,649 six years after entry; $36,666 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,000.
73.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fort Valley State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (440 completions)
- General Psychology (55 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (46 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (37 completions)
- CIP 010901 (35 completions)
- CIP 520201 (25 completions)
- CIP 131101 (24 completions)
- CIP 018301 (23 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (23 completions)
- Social Work (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fort Valley State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 65.87%; completion rate 41.11%; median earnings $36,666 at 10 years; net price $10,338. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,526
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fort Valley State University was $5,526.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,338
2024 Value
In 2024 Fort Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,338.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,352 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,338 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,104 4-Year In-State Tuition
$67,728 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Fort Valley State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
73.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fort Valley State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fort Valley State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,438 | $18,640 | $14,220 |
| 2014 | $6,448 | $18,954 | $15,001 |
| 2015 | $5,594 | $15,850 | $14,782 |
| 2016 | $5,594 | $5,594 | $12,946 |
| 2017 | $6,658 | $19,738 | $13,192 |
| 2018 | $6,658 | $19,738 | $14,940 |
| 2019 | $5,772 | $16,494 | $13,650 |
| 2020 | $5,832 | $16,554 | $13,509 |
| 2021 | $5,832 | $16,554 | $13,320 |
| 2022 | $5,832 | $16,572 | $13,584 |
| 2023 | $5,392 | $16,114 | $11,609 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65.87% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 994
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fort Valley State University in 2024 is 2,684 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.84% 100% Completion Time
41.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.84% of students graduating from Fort Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fort Valley State University.
Return on Investment
$31,000 Median Student Debt
$36,666 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
84.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
786.68% Return on Investment
8.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fort Valley State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Psychology: 55 completions
General Biological Sciences: 46 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 37 completions
CIP 01.0901: 35 completions
CIP 52.0201: 25 completions
CIP 13.1101: 24 completions
CIP 01.8301: 23 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 23 completions
Social Work: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 440 completions
Most popular programs at Fort Valley State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fort Valley State University graduates.
About
Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, GA, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,684 students. The admission rate is 65.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 994. The institution maintains a 41.11% graduation rate. Approximately 73.32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Fort Valley State University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Fort Valley State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,526 and average net price is $10,338 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Fort Valley State University?
The admission rate is 65.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Fort Valley State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Fort Valley State University reports midpoint SAT about 994 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Fort Valley State University earn?
Median earnings are $28,649 six years after entry and $36,666 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Valley State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fort Valley State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,000.
How big is Fort Valley State University?
Total enrollment is about 2,684 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Fort Valley State University public or private?
Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, GA.
Is Fort Valley State University an HBCU?
Yes. Fort Valley State University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Fort Valley State University a tribal college?
No. Fort Valley State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fort Valley State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fort Valley State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.1%).
Is Fort Valley State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fort Valley State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.