First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | June 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | August 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: valdosta.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Valdosta State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1113 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2261 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 1111K | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2111 OR HIST 2112 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 1111K | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , and SPAN 2001 | 9 credits |
| English Lang or Lit and Comp | 3 | ENGL 1101 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , and FREN 2001 | 9 credits |
Show all 16 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1113 | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1113 , MATH 2261 | 7 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2261 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 2261 , MATH 2262 | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 1111K | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2111 OR HIST 2112 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 2111 and HIST 2112 | 6 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 1111K | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , and SPAN 2001 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , SPAN 2001 , and SPAN 2002 | 12 credits |
| English Lang or Lit and Comp | 3 | ENGL 1101 | 3 credits |
| English Lang or Lit and Comp | 5 | ENGL 1101 AND ENGL 1102 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , and FREN 2001 | 9 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , FREN 2001 , FREN 2002 | 12 credits |
| French Literature | 3 | FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , and FREN 2001 | 9 credits |
| French Literature | 4 | FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , FREN 2001 , and FREN 2002 | 9 credits |
| General Biology | 4 | BIOL 1107 / BIOL 1107L and BIOL 1108 / BIOL 1108L | 8 credits |
| General Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1211 , CHEM 1211L | 4 credits |
| General Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1211 , CHEM 1211L , CHEM 1212 , CHEM 1212L | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRMN 1001 , GRMN 1002 , and GRMN 2001 | 9 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GRMN 1001 , GRMN 1002 , GRMN 2001 , and GRMN 2002 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 1001 , LATN 1002 , and LATN 2001 | 9 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 1001 , LATN 1002 , and LATN 2001 | 9 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 1001 , LATN 1002 , LATN 2001 , and LATN 2002 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 1001 , LATN 1002 , LATN 2001 , and LATN 2002 | 12 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2212K | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 2211K | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , and SPAN 2001 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , SPAN 2001 , and SPAN 2002 | 12 credits |
Source: catalog.valdosta.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 114 |
| Psychology | 109 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 102 |
| Business Administration and Management | 100 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 |
| Organizational Leadership | 81 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 65 |
Show the other 43 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 61 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 44 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 43 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 28 |
| Finance | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 20 |
| Music | 20 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 20 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 17 |
| Art/Art Studies | 17 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | 17 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 16 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 12 |
| History | 12 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
| Interior Design | 11 |
| Business/Commerce | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| Music Performance | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
18% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
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
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Valdosta, GA
152,588 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Valdosta Regional (VLD)
Nearest hub airport
Jacksonville International (JAX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
187 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
40°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
82 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$950 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
- Thomas University40 mi
- Florida State University66 mi
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University66 mi
- Albany State University71 mi
- Trinity Baptist College96 mi
- Georgia Southwestern State University100 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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