Fort Valley State University

www.fvsu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,176
    2.76% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,047
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    65.9%
    5,201 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,897
    88.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.1%
    192 Graduates

    About

    Fort Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Peach County, GA. N/A

    In 2024, 440 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Valley State University. 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (386 degrees), 16.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Fort Valley State University is $4,176, which is $−19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fort Valley State University is $4,176, which is $19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,047.

    In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending Fort Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,176
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fort Valley State University was $4,176. The cost of tuition at Fort Valley State University is $−19,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,047
    2024 Value
    12.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fort Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,047. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fort Valley State University grew by 12.3%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Fort Valley State University received 5,201 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.38% annual growth. Out of those 5,201 applicants, 3,426 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,897 students enrolled at Fort Valley State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Fort Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    65.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,426
    Accepted Out of 5,201

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fort Valley State University was 65.9% (3,426 admissions from 5,201 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 62.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.38%, while admissions grew by 7.4%.

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    SAT Scores

    4%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    28
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    4% of enrolled first-time students at Fort Valley State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Fort Valley State University had a total enrollment of 2,897 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fort Valley State University is 2,572 students and the part-time enrollment is 325. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Fort Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fort Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.4% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.24% White, 0.276% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.069% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Fort Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (61.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.1%) and Two or More Races Female (1.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.3%), followed by White Female (14.5%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    88.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fort Valley State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,897 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Valley State University is 2,572 and the part-time enrollment is 325. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Fort Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    79%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fort Valley State University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fort Valley State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,620 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      84 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      76 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fort Valley State University is 90.4% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.24% White, 0.276% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.069% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (0.173%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 172 more women than men received degrees from Fort Valley State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Valley State University is black or african american (386 degrees awarded). There were 16.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (73 degrees awarded), Biology (54 degrees), and Protective Services (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Physicians (449,042 people), Other managers (286,698 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (229,543 people), Postsecondary teachers (184,011 people), and Police officers (158,561 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University in 2024 are Agriculture (73 degrees awarded), Biology (54 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Agriculture (73 degrees awarded), Biology (54 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (715,125 people), Elementary & secondary schools (670,108 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,166 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (408,431 people), and Outpatient care centers (294,585 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Agriculture (73 degrees awarded), Biology (54 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fort Valley State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Psychology
      55 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      46 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fort Valley State University was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    134
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    306
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Valley State University, which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (306).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Valley State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Valley State University in General Psychology, which is 5.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Fort Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      386 degrees awarded
    2. White
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      8 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Valley State University is black or african american (386 degrees awarded). There were 16.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      361 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      341 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      310 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Valley State University is black or african american female (361 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (341 degrees).

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    Operations

    Fort Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.7k (0.201%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Fort Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 105M. Fort Valley State University employs 34 Professors, 32 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Fort Valley State University are Male Professor (26), Female Assistant professor (20), and Male Associate professor (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Valley State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 104 employees, Management, with 74 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

    Endowment

    $13.2M
    2024 Endowment
    3.98%
    growth from 2023

    Fort Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Fort Valley State University grew 3.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $35.9M
    2024 Salaries
    6.29%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Fort Valley State University paid a median of $35.9M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($105M) and a 6.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.86% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.42M
    Instructional Salaries
    119
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Fort Valley State University paid a total of $8.42M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Valley State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 104 employees, Management with 74 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

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