Fort Valley State University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,916

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.7%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

72.3%

5,693 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,079

82.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

43.3%

94 Graduates

About

Fort Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Peach County, GA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fort Valley State University were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (54 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (45 degrees), and General Psychology (37 degrees).

In 2020, 454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Valley State University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (414 degrees), 21.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fort Valley State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fort Valley State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,916.

In 2020, 87% of undergraduate students attending Fort Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Fort Valley State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Fort Valley State University is $−18,466 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fort Valley State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,916

2020 Value

1.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Fort Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,916. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Fort Valley State University grew by 1.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fort Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,186

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fort Valley State University was of $8,186 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fort Valley State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2019, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fort Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

12.7%

2018 Default Rate

118

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Fort Valley State University was 12.7%, which represents 118 out of the 927 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fort Valley State University received 5,693 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 86.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,693 applicants, 4,117 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,079 students enrolled at Fort Valley State University in 2020, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fort Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

4,117

Accepted Out of 5,693

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fort Valley State University was 72.3% (4,117 admissions from 5,693 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 51.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 86.1%, while admissions grew by 160%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fort Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at Fort Valley State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fort Valley State University has a total enrollment of 3,079 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Valley State University is 2,531 students and the part-time enrollment is 548. This means that 82.2% 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 92.9% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 2.18% White, 1.82% Hispanic or Latino, 0.26% Asian, 0.065% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0325% 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 (59.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.3%) and White Female (8.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,079 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Valley State University is 2,531 and the part-time enrollment is 548. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Fort Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fort Valley State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fort Valley State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Fort Valley State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fort Valley State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
2,861
Two or More Races
67
White
67

The enrolled student population at Fort Valley State University is 92.9% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 2.18% White, 1.82% Hispanic or Latino, 0.26% Asian, 0.065% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (0.357%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 164 more women than men received degrees from Fort Valley State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Valley State University is black or african american (414 degrees awarded). There were 21.8 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fort Valley State University is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (45 degrees) and General Psychology (37 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (25 degrees awarded), Protective Services (54 degrees), and Biology (46 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Physicians (378,886 people), Other managers (250,524 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (192,280 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,290 people), and Police officers (136,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Agriculture (25 degrees awarded), Protective Services (54 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), Communications (28 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Valley State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (517,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (415,234 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (401,268 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,245 people), and Offices of physicians (192,454 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fort Valley State University.

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
54 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
45 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fort Valley State University was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fort Valley State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

309

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Valley State University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (309).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fort Valley State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Valley State University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.862 times less than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 37 degrees were awarded to women at Fort Valley State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 4.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 9% of students graduating from Fort Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
414 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Valley State University is black or african american (414 degrees awarded). There were 21.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
282 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
132 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Valley State University is black or african american female (282 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (132 degrees).

Operations

Fort Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.67M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $9.76k (0.146%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Fort Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of $90.7M. Fort Valley State University employs 31 Associate professors, 28 Assistant professors, and 26 Professors. Most academics at Fort Valley State University are Male Professors (24), Male Associate professors(17), and Female Assistant professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Valley State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 120 employees, Management, with 83 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.67M

2020 Endowment

0.159%

growth from 2019

Fort Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $6.67M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Fort Valley State University grew 0.159% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fort Valley State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$512k - Federal
$41.1k - State
$76.9k - Local

As of 2020, Fort Valley State University received $512k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $41.1k from state grants and contracts, and $76.9k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$28.3M

2020 Salaries

646%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Fort Valley State University paid a median of $28.3M in salaries, which represents 31.2% of their overall expenditure ($90.7M) and a 646% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 86.6% decline from 2018 and a 0.847% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Fort Valley State University paid a total of $6.01M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fort Valley State University were Associate professor with 31 employees; Assistant professor with 28 employees; and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Valley State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 120 employees; Management with 83 employees; and Service with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fort Valley State University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fort Valley State University.

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