Fort Valley State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Fort Valley State University Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity5
Retention34
Graduation1
Earnings9
Diversity7
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fort Valley State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education4%
Engineering Technologies2%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History4%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology15%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Fort Valley State University
61%
Admission Rate
445
Median SAT Math
507
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)433–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fort Valley State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fort Valley State University
85%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
19%
Repayment Rate
$348
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 62% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $51K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $40K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 13% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 19% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 26% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 33% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fort Valley State University
75%
Retention Rate
48%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 27% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 30% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 44% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fort Valley State University
90%
Employment Rate
$23K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$33K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $33K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $47K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $27K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fort Valley State University
2,337
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
417
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 92% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 3% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fort Valley State University, GA
Central Georgia Technical College
13 miles, E
Helms College
21 miles, NE
Middle Georgia State University
21 miles, NE
Mercer University
25 miles, NE