Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia 31030-4313
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Fort Valley State University is a public institution in Fort Valley with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 864, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,666 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,609.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Fort Valley State University, was founded as Fort Valley State College in 1939.
- •It began with the 1939 consolidation of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School (founded in 1890, chartered in 1896), and the State Teachers and Agricultural College of Forsyth (founded in 1902).
- •Both schools had been founded privately, and were affiliated with the American Missionary Association; they were transferred to state control and operation, to form Fort Valley State College.
- •In 1947, the state Board of Regents adopted a resolution moving the "land grant" designation from Georgia State College (later Savannah State University) to Fort Valley State College.
- •In response to the Regents' resolution, in 1949 the Georgia General Assembly officially designated the Fort Valley State College as the Land-Grant College for Negroes in Georgia.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 864
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (45)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average