Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GAPublicRank 954 of 1,732Traditional rank 621 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,128 |
| $30–48k | $11,168 |
| $48–75k | $12,984 |
| $75–110k | $16,414 |
| $110k+ | $16,034 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $5,832 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $5,392 |
| Change | −$440 (-7.5%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $16,114 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $8,372 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 in-state tuition, per semester (full-time) | $2,640 |
| 2025-26, same basis | $2,610 (+1.1%) |
| 2026-27 out-of-state tuition, per semester | $10,200 |
Source: University System of Georgia, FY2027 Appendix IIA undergraduate tuition, usg.edu. Mandatory fees are extra.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, -5.0% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 45% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 73% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 78% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 71% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,651 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $955 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | $9,853 | $645 |
| Valdosta State University | $9,914 | $1,950 |
| Augusta University | $8,916 | $353 |
| Clayton State University | $8,505 | $1,579 |
| Columbus State University | $8,299 | $2,389 |
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