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Valdosta State University

Public Valdosta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
42%
Graduation Rate
$49,361
Earnings (10yr)
$10,945
Net Price
72%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Valdosta State University serves 6,622 students with a 72% acceptance rate, making it accessible for many aspiring college students. The net price for attendance is $10,945, which is relatively affordable compared to many public universities.

Graduates from Valdosta State University earn an average of $49,361 ten years after enrollment. The university has a 42% graduation rate, indicating that less than half of students complete their degrees within a traditional timeframe. The Pell Grant rate of 52% suggests that a significant portion of the student body comes from low-income backgrounds, which can impact graduation rates and post-graduation earnings.

Students who thrive at Valdosta State are often those pursuing degrees in Business & Marketing, Health Professions, Education, Humanities, or Psychology. The median debt for graduates sits at $24,779, a manageable figure for many. With a supportive environment and a diverse range of programs, Valdosta State University can be a good fit for those ready to engage in their academic journey.

Rankings

How Valdosta Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation42%Earnings 10yr$49KNet Price$11KRetention72%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate52%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$16K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%802.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1610.5%MOBILITY129.21%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,124
In-State Tuition
$17,836
Out-of-State
$10,945
Avg Net Price
$24,779
Median Debt
52%
Pell Grant Rate
44%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,378
Family Income $0–$30K
$9,541
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,877
Family Income $48K–$75K
$15,905
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,416
6 Years After Entry
$43,211
8 Years
$49,361
10 Years
0.5x
Debt-to-Earnings
61%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,416 6yr $43,211 8yr $49,361 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

129.21%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1610.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
802.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$83,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.24
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 72%
Retention Rate 72%
SAT Average 1013
ACT Midpoint 20
SAT Range 920–1100
ACT Range 16–22
Full-Time Faculty 68%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,606
Diversity Index 0.65
First-Gen Students 31%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 24%
Health Professions 18%
Education 9%
Humanities 8%
Psychology 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Communications 5%
Criminal Justice 4%