Fort Valley State University
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How strong are the academics at Fort Valley State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Fort Valley State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Fort Valley State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Fort Valley State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Fort Valley State University:

79%
First-year retention rate
28%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Fort Valley State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Animal Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
19
26.2
33.4
40.6
47.8
55

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 27
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 23
  • Horticultural Science 8
  • Agricultural Economics 7
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 46
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Accounting 8
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 5
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 0
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 13
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 55
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 20
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 4
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