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Fort Valley State University is a small, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 2,035 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1895 and is the only college located in Fort Valley, Georgia.

Fort Valley State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
33
At Fort Valley State University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Fort Valley State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

Student Retention
75%
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Fort Valley State University is fair at 75% (above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Students to Faculty Ratio
18 : 1
The graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is low - 34%. About 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Fort Valley State University is pretty decent, 18:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
001566
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Fort Valley State University is 001566. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$13,400
It is quite easy to receive a loan at Fort Valley State University, as 74% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,800.

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $12,400 per year. The additional fees at Fort Valley State University beyond tuition are around $1,000, which comes to $13,400 per year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
44%
The college will accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

As reported in recent data, 5,512 applications were submitted and 2,408 were accepted (44%); so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Fort Valley State University is $20.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees; in addition, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to the college.

The graduate application fee is $20.00.

If you would like to request additional information about enrolling to Fort Valley State University, call the school's general information office at (478) 825-6211 or check Fort Valley State University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
14
Fort Valley State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fort Valley State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Fort Valley State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Fort Valley State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
D-
Based on the college crime numbers, Fort Valley State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Fort Valley. Other cities to get an education from close to Fort Valley State University are Warner Robins, Macon, Cochran, Thomaston, and Americus.

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