- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–570 reading and writing, 440–530 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–22 composite
- Average net price: $11,532 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Valdosta State University reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Valdosta State University reviews each application.
Valdosta State University GPA requirements
Valdosta State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Valdosta State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Valdosta State University acceptance rate
Valdosta State University admitted 4,520 of 6,253 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Valdosta State University is a public 4-year university in Valdosta, Georgia, with 7,166 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Valdosta State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 490 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 15 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1013 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Valdosta State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Valdosta State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,532 a year at Valdosta State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Valdosta State hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Valdosta State University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Valdosta State's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Valdosta State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–570 in reading and writing and 440–530 in math; ACT composite 16–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Valdosta State test optional?
Check Valdosta State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Valdosta State University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 31% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Valdosta State?
A lot: Valdosta State University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Valdosta State?
Valdosta State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Valdosta State?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Valdosta State University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Valdosta State?
Valdosta State University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,520 of 6,253 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does it matter at Valdosta State if a parent went there?
No. Valdosta State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Valdosta State give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Valdosta State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Valdosta State cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,532 a year at Valdosta State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Valdosta State's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Valdosta State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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