Valdosta State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Valdosta State University is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia with approximately 6,622 undergraduate students enrolled. Valdosta State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,945 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Valdosta State University is a public university in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1906, it launched in 1913 as an all-girls college. VSU is one of the four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia. As of 2019, VSU had over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. VSU also offers classes at Moody Air Force Base, located northeast of Valdosta in Lowndes County.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,298/year after aid and $13,750 in median debt, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 42% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support and your own readiness. Median earnings of $41,600 a decade out are modest but reasonable given the price point, especially for students targeting careers in education, nursing, or public service in the Southeast Georgia region. This is a solid option for cost-conscious students with a clear plan, but if you need strong academic momentum and structure to stay on track, look closely at what's driving that low completion rate before committing.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,622 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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