Fort Valley State University had a total enrollment of 2,897 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fort Valley State University is 2,572 students and the part-time enrollment is 325. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Fort Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fort Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.4% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.24% White, 0.276% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.069% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fort Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (61.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.1%) and Two or More Races Female (1.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.3%), followed by White Female (14.5%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%).