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Valdosta, Georgia is home to Valdosta State. Valdosta is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Valdosta State go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550.
Valdosta State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 10,503 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Valdosta State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference.
Valdosta State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Valdosta State University
1500 N Patterson
Valdosta, GA 31698
General Phone: (229) 333-5800
Admissions Phone: (229) 333-5791
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 333-5935
http://www.valdosta.edu
Valdosta State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 801 | early childhood education, educational supervision, middle school teaching, special ed, education courses, secondary teaching, trade and industrial teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 309 | sociology, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, political science, speech and rhetoric, English, history, library science, ... |
| Business And Management | 266 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 91 | speech pathology, dental services, radiation therapist |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | public administration, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 83 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 57 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 44 | mass communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | information science, computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | industrial production tech |
| Office And Administration | 22 | administrative assistant |
| Design | 17 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Music | 10 | music performance, music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Valdosta State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,357 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 548 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 131 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 79 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Valdosta State had a total enrollment of 10,503 students (8,961 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 95% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Valdosta State offers campus housing for 2,064 of its 8,961 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Valdosta, 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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,096 | 3,394 | 67% | 1,740 | 51% |
| Men | 2,090 | 1,379 | 66% | 748 | 54% |
| Women | 3,006 | 2,015 | 67% | 992 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (229) 333-5791
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,278 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,594 |
| Room and board | $ 5,714 |
| Room charge | $ 2,904 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Valdosta State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 333-5935
Valdosta State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 134 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 61 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 61 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $56,525 | 8 | $51,256 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $48,491 | 6 | $43,445 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $55,873 | 17 | $51,166 |
*: 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 | 79 | $65,948 | 36 | $62,870 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $53,027 | 32 | $52,603 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $47,018 | 66 | $45,775 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $38,116 | 41 | $36,611 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 212 | $55,100 | 178 | $48,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 51 | 165 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 29 | 44 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valdosta State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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 (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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