Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University is a small four-year, primarily residential school, located in a fringe rural area (Fort Valley, Georgia). It is a public school, located in the fantastic East Coast area of the country. It is considered a historically black school, as well as a land-grant school. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Larry E. Rivers is the President of the school. You can find more information about Fort Valley State University by visiting their website.

Fort Valley State University has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, transcripts, and standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) It is also recommend (but not required) that you supply your high school ranking. If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 42% were admitted. There are currently 2,328 students enrolled in the Fort Valley State University.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 1,000 students. On-campus housing costs average about $2,310 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program (19 meals per week) for an additional $2,410. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $10,193. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $2,548. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $900. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $9,830 per year and $17,512 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Fort Valley State University
    1005 State University Dr
    Fort Valley, GA  31030

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 2,328
    Website: http://www.fvsu.edu
    General Info: 478-825-6211
    Admissions: 478-825-6307
    Financial Aid: 478-825-6363

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