Valdosta State University
tuition & fees
$17,836
graduate tuition & fees
$18,934
acceptance rate
72%
Student Population
10,262
online students
4,718
Number of Programs
94
Financial Aid Amount
$8,363
SAT Scores
1,010
Graduation Rate
42%
Valdosta State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Valdosta, Georgia. VSU ranked 267th in National Universities and 13rd in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 10,262 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. VSU's acceptance rate is 72.29% last year (undergraduate school).
Valdosta State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Valdosta 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 | 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698 |
| Phone | 229-333-5800 |
| WEB | www.valdosta.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.valdosta.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.valdosta.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.php |
| Financial Aid | www.valdosta.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/financial-services/students/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.valdosta.edu/academics/amp/military-veteran.php |
| Disability Service | www.valdosta.edu/student/disability/welcome.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Valdosta State University is 72.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.95%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72.29 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 25.95 % |
Tuition & Fees
VSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,124 for Georgia residents and $17,836 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.54% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,062).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,316 for Georgia residents and $18,934 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.57% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,124 | $17,836 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,316 | $18,934 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 10,262 students have enrolled at VSU (2024-2025). Among them, 4,718 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. VSU has 7,166 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,096 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 10,262 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,166 |
| Graduate Students | 3,096 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,718 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
VSU offers 94 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 13 out of the 94 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by VSU
| Number of programs | 94 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 13 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | ✔ |