Valdosta State UniversityValdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · South
Valdosta State University has an acceptance rate of 72.3% and a middle-50% SAT range of 920-1100. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.
- Acceptance rate
- 72.3%
- SAT mid-50
- 920-1100
- Cost after aid
- $10,945
- Graduation rate
- 42%
What Valdosta State University says matters
How Valdosta State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- 4,322 of 5,545
- Yield
- 29%
- 1,266 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 920-1080
- ACT mid-50
- 15-20
- CDS year
- 2025-26
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 74%1,232 of 1,655
- Women
- 79%3,034 of 3,836
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Valdosta State University published for 2025-26, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission51
Entrance Exams
- ACT
- X
- AP
- X
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied
- 1,655
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied
- 3,836
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
- 1,232
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
- 3,034
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 384
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 27
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 742
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 72
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 5,545
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 4,322
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 1,266
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 4,002
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 3,114
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 984
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 1,448
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 1,146
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 275
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 51
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 32
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 6
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 44
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 30
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 1
First-time, first-year Profile
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 24%
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 6.6%
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 303
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 83
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 920
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,000
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,080
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 480
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 530
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 440
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 480
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 540
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 15%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 17%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 20%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 15%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 16%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 18%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 13%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 15%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 19%
- ACT Composite: Total
- 100
- Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
- 3.42
Admission Policies
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- -
Transfer Admission1
Application for Admission
- Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
- Yes
Academic Offerings and Policies6
Special Study Options
- Distance learning
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Weekend college
- X
Required Course Work
- Foreign languages
- X
- Mathematics
- X
Student Life22
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
Housing
- Coed residence halls
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
- Fraternity/sorority housing
- X
- Theme housing
- X
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred1
Diploma/Certificates
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University is a small public university in Valdosta, GA, in a city setting.
What Valdosta State University looks for
Valdosta State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Valdosta State University?
Valdosta State University's middle 50% SAT range is 920 to 1100. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Valdosta State University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 16 to 22. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Valdosta State University?
Valdosta State University admits roughly 72% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Valdosta State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $10,945 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Valdosta State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Valdosta State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
