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Fort Valley State UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,772
Avg in-state tuition
$16,494
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Fort Valley State University is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Fort Valley, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,624, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,772, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,494.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,772
Avg in-state tuition
$16,494
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
52% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 52%
Retention Rate 73%
Graduation Rate 35%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-960
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-18
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-960
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-18
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards63%
Female Student Population
23:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
3k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
Black
91%
White
3%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
81% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
81%
State Grant Aid
33%
Institution Grant Aid
24%
Pell Grant
81%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.