Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
66%Acceptance rate
$10,338Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$36,666Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,000Median debt at graduation
2,684Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,526
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,932
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,879
- Room & board
- $11,100
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Average net price
- $10,338
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,017
- $30–48k
- $9,021
- $48–75k
- $11,502
- $75–110k
- $15,571
- $110k+
- $16,914
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 65.9%
- Average SAT
- 994
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 480–560
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 450–510
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $28,649
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,666
- Median debt (graduates)
- $31,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 73%
- Students with federal loans
- 68%
Programs: what graduates earn
20 of 45 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | $49,827 | $33,630 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 0 | $34,263 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 44 | $31,173 | $29,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 | $29,445 | $31,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 6 | $28,794 | $34,000 |
| Psychology, General | 32 | $27,677 | $29,556 |
| Biology, General | 29 | $26,379 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | 20 | $26,299 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 18 | $23,157 | $37,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | $22,410 | $31,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 0 | $36,871 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | $47,929 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 0 | $37,191 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | $31,000 |
| Journalism | 0 | $27,475 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | $43,568 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 19 | $40,170 | $49,805 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 10 | $39,398 | $61,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $38,662 | $73,173 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 17 | $68,400 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,684
- Graduate students
- 247
- Part-time
- 9%
- Women / men
- 67% / 33%
- White
- 1%
- Hispanic
- 3%
- Black
- 92%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $66,834 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 69%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.fvsu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 17% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fort Valley State University?
65.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 994 on the SAT.
How much does Fort Valley State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $10,338 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,526 and the full cost of attendance is $19,879.
How much do Fort Valley State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $36,666 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.