About Fort Valley State University

Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University. is a Public college. Located in Georgia, which is a city setting in Georgia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,252 full time undergraduate students, and 427 full time graduate students.

The Fort Valley State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 62 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Fort Valley State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate26%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range770-940
ACT Range10-19

Admissions at FVSU are considered More Selective, with ,30% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

88% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Fort Valley State University.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
84%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
11%
“I only go out in groups”
46%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
16%
“We bought the gear”
76%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
19%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    83 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    62 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    86 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    87 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    87 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    87 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    87 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    87 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

Fort Valley State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Fort Valley State University?

42 Students rated Fort Valley State University

Jadia - 07/27/2024

My opinion on FVSU. I truly love my HBCU and has made a big impact on me

Anastasia - 05/29/2023

I love Fort Valley State University. I came to the university to play sports and the coaching staff has been great. This is my first semester and I am really looking forward to gaining the full college experience. Thus far, I've found there are many events to attend and groups in which I have the opportunity to join.

Jaray - 06/08/2020

Fort valley is a smaller campus compared to others, but it’s still a really good school to attend our school pride is unmatched. And having a smaller campus allows you to have interactions with other students and overall make your college experience better.

Edward - 12/24/2019

Fort Valley State University is the place to go if you need a breath of fresh air. It's a decently sized campus with mostly new dorms that are pretty comfortable. The town it's in doesn't offer much to do aside from parties, but the surrounding area offers movies, and other activities aside from parties.

Fort Valley State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Fort Valley State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Fort Valley State University is 26%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    College is a place for people who love studying what they want to stick for the rest of their lives. I learned that learning is not just about sitting and listening. Studying is active as much as playing football. I need to talk, react, involve and contribute for what I want to learn. For that reason, I always want to have some kinds of outside activities. These activities will help me learn a lot of things which I can't learn inside the classrooms. Everything I know about my major is very limited. Therefore, I need to open my eyes and look further to see what is reality about my major. In every way, studying is never one-way process. I need to study from my teachers but I also need to study by myself. Looking outside the box is the way to study by yourself. Finally, studying is a habit and keep it alive as long as you still want to.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worse thing I would consider about my school is that there are not enough students activities going on around campus. Many students either go home or travel on the weekends, leavng the others who don't really have campus stranded with nothing to do. I belive this has got to stop!

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    Our President. He is very enthusiatic about improving our school for everyone. Enrollment has doubled since he arrived. People are getting more school spirit.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its school spirit, biology program, agriculture program and our sports teams.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    An african american that likes to networking because at this school it is not what you know but who you know.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    dresdf

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Its just a boring place to be if it wasn't for track and field i wouldn't be here.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    MY CLASSMATES ARE SMART, CLASSY, AND A VERY DETERMINED CLASS.

    Read all 10 answers

  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very unique, helpful, exciting and beautiful.

    Read all 9 answers

  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Our school in the second biggest campus in Georgia.

    Read all 8 answers

  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A agricultral and vet tech major

    Read all 7 answers

  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    the lack of skill and care from staff

    Read all 6 answers

  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academic are very smooth and simple

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Football and KAPPA

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Everyone is very popular and its accurate

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

2,252

Total Undergrad Enrollment

427

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

90

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

72%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
91%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
4%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Fort Valley State University receive some sort of financial aid. 83% were awarded federal grants. While 91% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$5,594

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$7,950

Room and Board

15,044

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,834
$30 - $48K
$12,543
$48 - $75K
$16,582
$75 - $110K
$17,192
$110K & UP
$16,916

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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