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C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    B-
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    A-
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B-
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Fort Valley State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
1005 State University Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Website
fvsu.edu
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Fort Valley State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
26%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
770-940
ACT Range
10-19
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost

Net Price
$12,484/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,834/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,543/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,582/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,192/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,916/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.46 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.45 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    58 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    44 Graduates
  • Biology
    25 Graduates
  • Veterinary Technician and Assistant
    25 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    24 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    24 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    23 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    14 Graduates
  • Horticultural
    13 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    11 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,998Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
83%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 27 responses
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  • Friendly
    63%
  • There to lend a hand
    22%
  • Diverse
    4%
  • Messy
    4%
  • Selfish
    4%
  • Too Friendly
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.50 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.60 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 29 responses
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  • Interesting
    41%
  • Changing
    10%
  • My school is very accepting & you can be yourself
    10%
  • They're trying.
    10%
  • Exciting
    7%
  • Sad
    7%
  • Enter, Engage, Exit, Exellence
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
25%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
96%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.27 responses
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Fort Valley State University Reviews

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Fort Valley State University is a HBCU in Fort Valley, GA. In my 4 years here i have so many mixed emotions. The school is nice. The professors are very nice! I feel like since this is a small campus, there is more one on one time with professors and students. The professors really do care, and are understanding of situations. They know how hard it is to make it through college and they have no problem working with you. Obviously there are some things that can be worked on such as finacial aid but other than that i think it is a really nice campus
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Fort Valley State University is a HBCU that provides students with an adequate college experience. The people and students are friendly, so you feel like you fit right in on your first day. Campus life is great, the dorms are nice and clean. Classes are a walk away, and so are your friends. Saturday games are the best! Sitting in the stands with your friends as you cheer on the football team is a wonderful experience. I love being a wildcat!
The best thing about FVSU is the southern hospitality that spreads throughout the Wildcat community. I have enjoyed my experience thus far, from the students to the staff, even the janitors are nice and helpful. There are so many different opportunities that are in the Wildcat community, from joining clubs to watching some of the staff take on the students in fun games of basketball and football. The campus has grown so much over that past decade and even the upgrade of the food, parking lots, and even the dorm life is different. There is an overall helping and learning opportunity at Fort Valley State University!