More selective than 63% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fort Valley State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Fort Valley State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fort Valley State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 560 |
| SAT math | 450 | 510 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1070 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fort Valley State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 480–560 | 450–510 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 63% | 400–480 | 395–440 | 16–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fort Valley State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Fort Valley State University has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Agnes Scott College | 62% | 71% | $24,754 |
| 15 | Young Harris College | 63% | 42% | $22,034 |
| 16 | Berry College | 64% | 69% | $22,320 |
| 17 | Clark Atlanta University | 64% | 49% | $37,702 |
| 18 | Fort Valley State University | 66% | 41% | $10,338 |
| 19 | Toccoa Falls College | 66% | 44% | $21,642 |
| 20 | University of North Georgia | 68% | 37% | $9,823 |
| 21 | Clayton State University | 68% | 40% | $8,365 |
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Fort Valley State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fort Valley State University admissions questions
What is the Fort Valley State University acceptance rate?
Fort Valley State University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,190 of 5,080 applicants were admitted.
Does Fort Valley State University require the SAT or ACT?
Fort Valley State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fort Valley State University?
The middle 50% of Fort Valley State University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1070 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fort Valley State University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (742 of 3,190).
Is Fort Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Fort Valley State University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 63% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fort Valley State University overview