Fort Valley State University Review

Programs of
Study Offered
28
Fort Valley State University is a small, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 2,040 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).

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

According to government data, out of 5,512 applications 2,408 were accepted (44%), so it is relatively easy to enroll at Fort Valley State University.

FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
001566
The undergraduate application fee at Fort Valley State University is $20.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. Also, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to this postsecondary institution. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

Student Retention
75%
If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Fort Valley State University is 001566.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you 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 get approved for 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.

Fort Valley State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 28 degree programs including Accounting, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.

Students to Faculty Ratio
10 : 1
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fort Valley State University student retention rate is fair at 75% (well above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is low: 34%.

Campus Safety
Report Grade
D
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median, around $12,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Fort Valley State University beyond tuition are near $1,000 annually; this totals $13,400 per annum.

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, Fort Valley State University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Fort Valley State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Fort Valley State University accommodates roughly 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,900 per year.

According to the recent data, Fort Valley State University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Fort Valley State University in the Safety Report for this school.

The cities around Fort Valley State University are Warner Robins, Macon, Cochran, Thomaston, and Americus.

If you wish to request more detailed information about studying at Fort Valley State University, call this school's general information office at (478) 825-6211 or check Fort Valley State University Website.

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Post Address: Fort Valley State University, 1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030-4313, USA

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