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Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University is a public university in a town near a city with 2,558 students and a 66% acceptance rate.

Fort Valley, Georgia · Public · Town, near a city · 2,558 students

NCAA Division II · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

66%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

994

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–19

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$10,338

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

41%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$36,666

10 years after entry

Students

2,558

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,017
$30,001–48,000$9,021
$48,001–75,000$11,502
$75,001–110,000$15,571
Over $110,000$16,914

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology55
Biology/Biological Sciences46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies37
Animal Sciences27
Business Administration and Management25
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies23
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant23
Social Work20
Show the other 19 majors
Computer and Information Sciences16
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences13
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Political Science and Government9
Mass Communication/Media Studies8
Horticultural Science8
Accounting8
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7
Agricultural Economics7
Organizational Leadership6
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management5
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Chemistry4
Visual and Performing Arts4
Mathematics3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other2
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

7% of men in fraternities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2012–13)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Warner Robins, GA

204,110 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Middle Georgia Regional (MCN)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.7 of 20

Elevation

528 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

36°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

76 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,100 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size