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Fort Valley State University Teaching Programs

Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, GA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Fort Valley State University Rankings

Fort Valley State University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#68 of 120	State — Georgia
Overall Quality	#586 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2516 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Fort Valley State University?

Contact details for Fort Valley State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
Phone:	4788256315
Website:	www.fvsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.fvsu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.fvsu.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Fort Valley State University?

You can apply to Fort Valley State University online at: www.fvsu.edu/admissions

Fort Valley State University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Fort Valley State University

These are the things Fort Valley State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Fort Valley State University?

Fort Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 66%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Fort Valley State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 560. Math scores were between 450 and 510.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1070. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Fort Valley State University ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Fort Valley State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,579	883	56%
Women	3,475	2,435	70%

Can I Afford Fort Valley State University?

The average net price after aid at Fort Valley State University is $11,609. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,176
In-State Fees	$1,350
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,528
Out-of-State Fees	$1,350
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,526
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,878

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Fort Valley State University receive some form of financial aid (684 students).

Nearly 86% of students at Fort Valley State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,507 per student.

73% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,257.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Fort Valley State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,240 per year.

Fort Valley State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 279 students enrolled at Fort Valley State University. Fort Valley State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,541 undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fort Valley State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2,345
Hispanic	76
White	33
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	68
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	737
Florida	16
South Carolina	6
New York	3
North Carolina	3

Additionally, approximately 0.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Fort Valley State University Graduate Student Diversity

205 of Fort Valley State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Fort Valley State University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fort Valley State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	134
Hispanic	2
White	31
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	31

Online Learning at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,581 undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University took at least one online class — of those, 289 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 66 students took at least one online class and 49 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Fort Valley State University

These teaching majors are available at Fort Valley State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	24	—	24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	6	4	—	10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Fort Valley State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.