
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
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
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