Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Valdosta State admits about 7 in 10 applicants (72%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 59% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 66%, women at 75%.
Yield
26% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Where you stand
How Valdosta State reads a record
GPA and tests are both very important. 28% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are required for some applicants. 31% of first-years sent an SAT and 13% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Not considered | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
75% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 72% of first-year applicants
1,054 applied · 794 admitted · 590 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Requires the SAT or ACT of some applicants, for students entering in fall 2026.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.43
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.010%
- 3.75–3.9918%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4924%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.013%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 10.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 17.7% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 19.7% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 23.5% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 15.9% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 10.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 2.7% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.1% |
Source:Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1010 on the SAT, 160 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
These scores are from the class that entered in fall 2024, before the change.
Score bands
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
38% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 13% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 31% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
354 studentssubmitted ACT
155 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)