Enrollment Context
Average Freshman HS GPA
Data Explanation
3.07
Average Freshman SAT
Data Explanation
1010
In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship
Data Explanation
74%
Freshmen Receiving Pell
Data Explanation
56%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Data Explanation
9,399
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded
Data Explanation
0
Certificates
28
Associate
1,559
Bachelor's
Race / Ethnicity
Data Explanation38% Black
47% White
2% Asian
8% Hispanic
<0% Unknown
4% Two or more races
<1% American Indian / Alaska Native
<1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Undergraduate Student Outcomes
Freshman Bachelor's Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
73% At Valdosta State University
78% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
78% At Starting Institution
84% Anywhere in USG
Freshman Associate Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
74% At Valdosta State University
82% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
72% At Starting Institution
80% Anywhere in USG
Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
51% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
NR Associate 27% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
60% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
NR Associate 32% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
40% At Valdosta State University
54% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
48% At Starting Institution
58% Anywhere in USG
Three-Year Associate Graduation or Enrollment in Bachelor’s Program Rate
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
37% At Valdosta State University
37% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
77% At Starting Institution
77% Anywhere in USG
Time to Degree in Years
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
5.1 Bachelor's Graduates
4.0 Associate Graduates
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
5.1 Bachelor's Graduates
4.2 Associate Graduates
Further Information
For wages of Valdosta State University graduates working in Georgia, visit the Governor's Office of Student Achievement Georgia Higher Learning and Earning dashboard.
For retention and graduation for specific populations, visit USG by the Numbers.
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Affordability Context
2020-2021 In-State Tuition and Fees
Data Explanation
$7,676
2019-2020 In-State Cost of Attendance
Data Explanation
$20,607
2019-2020 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants
Data Explanation
$8,386
2019-2020 In-State Net Price
Data Explanation
$12,221
Undergraduate Borrowing and Debt Outcomes
Percent Borrowing and Average Amount Per Year
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
59%
$6,445
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
51%
$6,336
Bachelor's Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
72%
$26,283
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
67%
$26,461
Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
68%
$21,538
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
56%
$21,197
Cohort Loan Default Rate
Data Explanation
Valdosta State University
9%
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
7%