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Valdosta State University
2010-2011 Profile
A Unit of the University System of Georgia
Enrollment
Men Women
Undergraduate students 4,370 6,392
Graduate students 533 1,572
Total enrollment = 12,867
Undergraduate Make-Up
Caucasian 59%
African American 33%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic 4%
Other 4%
Female 61%
Male 39%
Classroom/Student Information:
Average Undergraduate class size:
Freshmen/Sophomore level: 30
Junior/Senior level: 18
Student/Teacher ratio: 22:1
Average Age Undergraduate: 22
231 International students from 69 countries
Out of state students: 8%
Students come from 45 states & 2 US Territory
Average SAT score for 2010 freshmen class: 1000(critical reading & math combined)
Average High School GPA for 2010 freshmen: 3.08
Faculty
Full-time instructional faculty members: 472
Doctorate or terminal degree in their field: 76%
Campus Technology
-60 Computing facilities with over 1800 student computers available
-Every academic building and the library have computer labs.
-Computer lab assistants available in every lab.
-Internet access & e-mail access provided for students, and a Campus Pipeline.
-All Residence Halls have wireless internet access
-Course registration via the web
- Library Internet Café open 24-hours a day
Student Success Center
- Tutoring Services: subjects such as biology, chemistry, math, computer science, languages, and writing.
- Advising Services: assists students in understanding University policies which directly affect their academic success.
- Student Employment: assists students in locating on & off-campus jobs.
Campus Security:
Rated as one of the state’s safest institutions
25 Public Safety Officers
3 officers on duty at all times
118 Emergency Call Boxes
Security escort service provided
Closed circuit TV monitors
Residence Halls:
New Suite-Style Residence Halls- Hopper Hall & Georgia Hall
Special interest/lifestyle floors through out halls:
-Wellness floors - residents who agree not to drink alcoholic beverages on the floor
-24-Hour Quiet floors - an environment that is free from noise & distractions
-Honors floors - students who have been accepted into the VSU Honors Program.
-Students who live in school housing: Approximately 24%
-First-time, first-year students who live in school housing: Approximately 75%
-All halls are smoke free
Sports: NCAA Division II
Women (6) - cross country, basketball, softball, tennis ,volleyball & soccer
Men (6) - football, cross country, basketball, tennis, baseball & golf
Odum Library:
Books, serial backfiles, & government documents: 515,793
Serial subscriptions: 2,774
Microforms: 1,040,368
Audiovisual materials: 46,052
Financial Aid
-Required forms: FAFSA
-Students who were awarded financial aid: 6,244
-Students who were awarded only non-need based aid: 5,878
Costs for 2010-2011 Academic Year
Tuition(15 hrs) $6,306.00
Residence Hall $3,360.00-4,650.00
Full Meal Plan $3,230.00
Book Estimate $1,200.00
$14,096.00-15,386.00
For out-of-state, add $11,976.00
Clubs & Organizations
-Over 140 different clubs & organizations
-Greek Organizations:
14 fraternities
10 sororities
-12 Religious organizations
-Student Government Association
-Many other clubs/organizations that pertain to student’s majors & interest
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Biology
Early Childhood Education
Nursing
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Speech Communication
Mass Media
English
Political Science
Middle Grades Education
Campus Transportation
Shuttle bus service:
-3 lines that run different routes everywhere on
campus every 10-15 minutes
Campus Construction
- New Suite-Style Residence Hall
- New Student Union
- New Student Health Center
- New Football Athletic Facilities & Practice Field
Valdosta State University’s History
Founded in 1906 as South Georgia State Normal College; opened to “young ladies” on January 2, 1913, and offered two years of college work; 1922 name changed to Georgia State Woman’s College at Valdosta; went coeducational in 1950 and changed the name to Valdosta State College; in 1993 the College was elevated to Regional University status and became Valdosta State University.
- About Valdosta & Lowndes County
- Valdosta, the county seat of Lowndes County, is Georgia’s 11th largest municipality, with a population of approximately 50,000. Lowndes County has approximately 105,000.
- Valdosta, located at the Florida border, has a mild climate.
- Valdosta is just 4 hours from Atlanta and Orlando.
- Moody Air Force Base, home of the 23rd Rescue Wing, is located in Lowndes County.
- Lowndes County’s Wild Adventures is Georgia’s newest theme park located 4 miles south of I-75 at Exit 13. Wild animals, rides and shows are all features at this 170 acre park.
- Valdosta Regional Airport serves the Valdosta area.