Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University, or VSU, was established in 1906 as the South Georgia State Normal College. The first class was held on January 2, 1913, and was it renamed to Georgia State Woman’s College at Valdosta in 1922. The college became coeducational in 1950 and the name was changed to Valdosta State College. Later in 1993, it gained university status and was named to Regional University. In the fall 1998, the university adopted its present name. VSU is spread over 160 acres in Valdosta, Georgia. The academic units of the university are as follows:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Nursing
• College of the Arts
• Division of Aerospace Programs
• Division of Social Work
• James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education
• Langdale College of Business Administration

VSU has officially recognized various Greek letter organizations. Some of the fraternities and sororities are Alpha Delta Mu, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Alpha Psi, Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Theta Tau, and Kappa Delta Pi.

Valdosta State University Highlights

Where Valdosta State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and art studies.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Valdosta State Students

The student enrollment at Valdosta State was 11,280 in 2007 (9,812 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Valdosta State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Valdosta State provides on-campus housing for 2,107 of its 9,812 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Valdosta State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Valdosta State is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

Valdosta State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 116 male students received the aid (men were 73% of those receiving aid) and 42 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 27% of students receiving such aid) .

Valdosta State Admissions (2007)

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