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Fort Valley, Georgia is home to Fort Valley State. Fort Valley is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Fort Valley State go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, science, landscaping and horticulture, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 36% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 350. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 330 and 570.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Fort Valley State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,174 enrolled students (as of 2005). Fort Valley State has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fort Valley State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Fort Valley State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
General Phone: (478) 825-6315
Admissions Phone: (478) 825-6307
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 825-6363
http://www.fvsu.edu
Fort Valley State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 50 | middle school teaching, school counseling, elementary school teaching, agricultural teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, family/home economics teaching |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, managerial economics, accounting technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology, mental and social health services |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | family studies, child development, social work, food and nutrition |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Media | 10 | journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | vocational counseling |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | horticultural science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | veterinary assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural economics |
| Office And Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | environmental health |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Valley State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 4 |
Fort Valley State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Fort Valley State had a total enrollment of 2,174 students (1,947 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 92% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Fort Valley State offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 1,947 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Valley, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,190 | 793 | 36% | 354 | 45% |
| Men | 853 | 331 | 39% | 163 | 49% |
| Women | 1,337 | 462 | 35% | 191 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 825-6307
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,044 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,360 |
| Room and board | $ 4,496 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,296 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,838 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Valley State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 825-6363
Fort Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $82,844 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $74,598 | 3 | $82,000 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $62,844 | 5 | $56,877 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $77,631 | 9 | $69,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $69,220 | 6 | $66,562 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $49,683 | 3 | $56,983 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $41,552 | 18 | $41,824 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $36,763 | 3 | $35,316 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $48,292 | 30 | $47,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 19 | 98 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Track | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Basketball | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 5 | 22 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Valley State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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