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Fort Valley State University or FVSU, was established in 1895, and is a public university located in Fort Valley, Georgia. The campus is spread across an area of more than 1360 acres. FVSU awards bachelor's degrees in over 50 majors including business administration, agriculture, and education. Master’s degrees are also offered in subjects like education and counseling. Online and distance education programs are also offered. The student body includes international enrollments from various countries. FVSU is organized into the following colleges:
FVSU's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. They are nicknamed as the Wildcats and participate in sports including basketball, cross country, football, and tennis.
Fort Valley, GA 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 Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, media, 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 44% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Fort Valley State has 2,562 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Fort Valley State attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Fort Valley State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Fort Valley State values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school 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) 825-6211
http://www.fvsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 53 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, business |
| Family and Social Work | 43 | family studies, social work, food and nutrition |
| Science | 35 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | psychology, mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | English, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, minority and gender studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | veterinary assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | information science, computer and info science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 13 | horticultural science |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | electronics tech |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | agricultural teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching |
| Medical Administration | 8 | environmental health |
| Media | 7 | journalism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agricultural economics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | vocational counseling |
| Animal Science and Care | 4 | animal science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Valley State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 268 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 3 |
Fort Valley State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Fort Valley State had a total enrollment of 2,562 students (2,456 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Fort Valley State offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 2,456 (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 | 5,512 | 2,408 | 44% | 1,063 | 44% |
| Men | 2,257 | 1,009 | 45% | 552 | 55% |
| Women | 3,255 | 1,399 | 43% | 511 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 23 |
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 | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,018 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,310 |
| Room and board | $ 6,094 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,410 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,900 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Valley State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156600)
Fort Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $81,286 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $63,402 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $49,807 | 4 | $45,164 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $68,379 | 6 | $68,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $71,700 | 5 | $75,916 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $50,282 | 9 | $43,683 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $50,872 | 18 | $44,253 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $36,059 | 6 | $36,220 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $54,571 | 38 | $47,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Track | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Football | 5 | 0 | 5 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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