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Interested in attending Valdosta State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Valdosta State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.42
Average High School GPA
1030
SAT Midpoint
August 2
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Valdosta State University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Valdosta State accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,695 people applied and 3,915 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2799 / 3356 (83%)
Men
1116 / 1339 (83%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Valdosta State University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

28%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Valdosta State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Valdosta State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Valdosta State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Valdosta State University?

3.42
Average High School GPA
1030
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Valdosta State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.42.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
22%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
3%

Valdosta State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

35%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

17%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
500
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
530
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
Composite Mean
1030
75th Percentile
1130

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Valdosta State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 2
Regular admission deadline

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