Fort Valley State University
tuition & fees
$16,878
graduate tuition & fees
$18,268
acceptance rate
66%
Student Population
2,897
online students
338
Number of Programs
40
Financial Aid Amount
$9,507
SAT Scores
980
Graduation Rate
41%
Fort Valley State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fort Valley, Georgia. Fort Valley State ranked 31st in Georgia Colleges and 56th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 2,897 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Fort Valley State's acceptance rate is 65.87% last year (undergraduate school).
Fort Valley State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Fort Valley State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313 |
| Phone | 478-825-6315 |
| WEB | www.fvsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.fvsu.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid | www.fvsu.edu/financialaid |
| Veterans Tuition | www.fvsu.edu/about-fvsu/veteran-students |
| Athletic | www.fvsu.edu/irpe/student-right-know-act-request-form |
| Disability Service | https://www.fvsu.edu/about-fvsu/accessandaccommodations |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Fort Valley State University is 65.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.80%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.87 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.80 % |
Tuition & Fees
Fort Valley State's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,526 for Georgia residents and $16,878 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.74% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,114).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,790 for Georgia residents and $18,268 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.42% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,526 | $16,878 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $5,790 | $18,268 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,897 students have enrolled at Fort Valley State (2024-2025). Among them, 338 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fort Valley State has 2,699 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 198 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,897 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,699 |
| Graduate Students | 198 |
| Online Enrollment | 338 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Fort Valley State offers 40 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fort Valley State
| Number of programs | 40 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |