VSU Description

Lowndes County in Valdosta, Georgia is home to Valdosta State University, a school with comprehensive programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Majors range from subjects like art, communications, music, sciences, criminal justice, management, marketing, adult and career education, early childhood education, psychology, nursing, and all of the sub-majors that go with each subject.

The career center at Valdosta has a number of services that allow students to get a leg up on the job market. There is career counseling, on-campus interviews, resume referral, job listings, career library resources, and career development seminars. Other student services include a bookstore, library, academic advising, and a mediation center.

The financial aid programs of VSU include loans, work-study, grants, and one application for all the scholarships. Loan forgiveness is possible for potential teachers.

Another program called HOPE, or Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, has a few financial aid programs which can pay for tuition and books for students who are Georgia natives. For eligibility information on these programs, contact Valdosta State University today.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Blazers

Nickname

VSU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,706

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,288

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

12,388

VSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,819
Freshman Class
2,467
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,388

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
79%
Graduate
21%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
95%
Out-of-State
5%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
29%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
63%
Latino
2%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Georgia
95%
Florida
1%
Other
4%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%