Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,007
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,062
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,922
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,946
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$14,929
Net price (after aid)$11,298
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,443
$30k – $48k$10,072
$48k – $75k$12,659
$75k – $110k$14,892
$110k+$16,028
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,361
Median debt at graduation$24,779
Est. monthly loan payment$263
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants51%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.3k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.0k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.1k
below avg
Net price
$11.3k
below avg
Pell
51%
above avg
Median debt
$24.8k
Earnings (10y)
$49.4k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
950 - 1130
ACT range
17 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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About Valdosta State University
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- Where is Valdosta State University located?
- Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Valdosta State University?
- Valdosta State University is a public university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Valdosta State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Valdosta State University is approximately 83%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Valdosta State University?
- Valdosta State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,007 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Valdosta State University?
- Valdosta State University reports total enrollment of approximately 9,779 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Valdosta State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Valdosta State University.
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