More selective than 50% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Valdosta 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.
What Valdosta State University weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Valdosta State University reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of Valdosta State University first-year students
Share of fall 2024 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.43. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
Valdosta 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, Valdosta 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 | 570 |
| SAT math | 440 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 920 | 1100 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Valdosta State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 480–570 | 440–530 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 490–580 | 460–550 | 17–23 | 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 Valdosta State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Valdosta State University has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of North Georgia | 68% | 37% | $9,823 |
| 21 | Clayton State University | 68% | 40% | $8,365 |
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
| 23 | Kennesaw State University | 69% | 52% | $15,048 |
| 24 | Valdosta State University | 72% | 42% | $10,945 |
| 25 | Emmanuel University | 74% | 42% | $20,925 |
| 26 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 75% | 41% | $12,019 |
| 27 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | 36% | $6,842 |
| 28 | Georgia College & State University | 78% | 64% | $20,686 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Valdosta State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Valdosta State University admissions questions
What is the Valdosta State University acceptance rate?
Valdosta State University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,915 of 4,689 applicants were admitted.
Does Valdosta State University require the SAT or ACT?
Valdosta State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Valdosta State University?
The middle 50% of Valdosta State University enrolled first-year students scored 920–1100 on the SAT and 16–22 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 Valdosta State University?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,135 of 3,915).
What does Valdosta State University look for in applicants?
Valdosta State University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. (Common Data Set 2024-25).
Is Valdosta State University getting harder to get into?
Valdosta State University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Valdosta State University's Common Data Set 2024-25; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Valdosta State University overview