Applying to VSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
83.49%	1,030

Valdosta State University's acceptance rate is 83.49% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,689 students applied and 3,915 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VSU.

VSU's acceptance rate places 22nd out of 50 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,030 and the ACT score is 20 at VSU. VSU's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 33 Georgia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to VSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Valdosta State University is 83.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.99%. 1,410 men and 3,279 women applied to VSU and 1,166 men and 2,749 women students were accepted.

Among them, 404 men and 731 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,689	1,410	3,279	0	0
Admitted	3,915	1,166	2,749	0	0
Enrolled	1,135	404	731	0	0
Acceptance Rate	83.49%	82.70%	83.84%	-	-
Yield	28.99%	34.65%	26.59%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Valdosta State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 390 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 189 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VSU.

The median SAT score is 1,030 with 530 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 550 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at VSU. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Valdosta State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,064, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at VSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	950	1030	1130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	530	580
SAT Math	460	500	550
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	20
ACT English	16	20	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Valdosta State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,135 first-year students enrolled in VSU. The proportion of full-time students is 96.12% and part-time students is 3.88%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.59% and women students is 64.41%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at VSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at VSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,135	404	731
Full-time	1,091	384	707
Part-time	44	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at VSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Valdosta State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

VSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Valdosta State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to VSU.

Admission Information for Applying to VSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$45
Admission Information	www.valdosta.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.valdosta.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.php
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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