School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Ft Valley, GA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1005 State University Dr
Ft Valley, GA 31030-4313
Main Phone: (478) 825-6315
Web Site: www.fvsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,161 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.9% of students attend full-time, while 3.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 229 male students and 257 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.1% of the student body, while females made up 52.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (92)%.

Fort Valley State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 468. One quarter of students scored at least 645.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 456 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Business And Management

• Animal Sciences
• Plant Sciences

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Marketing

• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician

• General English Language

• Medical Assistant
• Mental Health
• Rehabilitation Training

• Government And Political Science
• History

• Nutrition

• Child Care

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Industrial Equipment Maintenance

School Accreditation

Fort Valley State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Fort Valley State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Fort Valley State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• South Atlantic Conference (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.