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$6,124
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
Valdosta State University is a public four-year institution in Valdosta, GA. Programs offered include Business Administration, Health Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Nursing.
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24 of 24 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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Valdosta State offers competitive academic scholarships for incoming freshmen (apply in Scholarship Universe by March 1) and the invitation-only Jennett Scholars award of up to $5,000 a year.
Jennett Scholars Program
Competitive$5,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Good standing in the Honors College
Invitation-only: apply to VSU and the Honors College; selection by application and interview.
Up to $5,000 a year for four years for five incoming freshmen each year. Recipients must participate in the Honors College.
R. B. Whitehead Scholarship
CompetitiveNo published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Be accepted for admission and complete the required scholarship applications in Scholarship Universe by March 1.
Academic scholarship for incoming freshmen selected by the Office of Admissions; SAT/ACT scores and high school grades are considered. Amount not published.
John and Gertrude Odum Scholarships
CompetitiveNo published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Be accepted for admission and complete the required scholarship applications in Scholarship Universe by March 1.
Academic scholarship for incoming freshmen selected by the Office of Admissions; SAT/ACT scores and high school grades are considered. Amount not published.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,378
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$49,361
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,779
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 9 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 9 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Valdosta, Georgia
Lowndes County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
59 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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