| Valdosta State University View More Rivals | Shorter University View More Rivals | |
| #203 in National Universities #16 in Georgia | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Valdosta, GA | Location | Rome, GA |
VSU| Known as | Shorter | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,007 Georgia residents $17,062 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $24,044 |
| $6,208 Georgia residents $18,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,000 |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $17,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 74.17% | Acceptance Rate | 53.37% |
| 40.55% | Yield | 28.84% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,209 | Total Students | 1,515 |
| 7,573 | Undergraduate | 1,373 |
| 2,636 | Graduate | 142 |
| 3,835 | Online Enrollment | 423 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $4,634 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 413 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 72 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 1,055 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 193 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| $66,698 for Faculties $50,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time |