
Valdosta, GA
Open Admissions
Graduation
Valdosta State University is a public four-year institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. With an enrollment of approximately 6,858 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 83%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 41%. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,361 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,298 per year.
Acceptance Rate
83%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
41%
Enrollment
6,858
Total students
Median Earnings
$49,361
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$6,007
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,062
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,298
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
940–1120
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
940
Median
1025
75th
1120
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
505
75th
550
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
20
75th
23
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$45,192
10-Year Earnings
$493,610
ROI Multiple
10.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students