What SAT score do you need for Valdosta State University? (Middle 50%: 920–1080)
First-year students at Valdosta State University who sent an SAT scored 920–1080, with a median of 1000 (Common Data Set 2025–26). Valdosta State University admits 72% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Valdosta State University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 920–1080, median 1000
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Valdosta State University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 72%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 920–1080
- Median SAT
- 1000
- About on the ACT
- 17–21
- Sent an SAT
- 24%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Valdosta State University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 12%, from 5,564 in 2015 to 6,253 in 2024, and Valdosta State University's admit rate went from 50% to 72%.
- 50%
- 72%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,253 | 4,520 | 72% |
| 2023 | 4,689 | 3,915 | 83% |
| 2022 | 4,975 | 4,451 | 89% |
| 2021 | 8,650 | 6,606 | 76% |
| 2020 | 9,887 | 7,756 | 78% |
| 2019 | 7,563 | 4,324 | 57% |
| 2018 | 6,557 | 4,105 | 63% |
| 2017 | 5,303 | 3,933 | 74% |
| 2016 | 5,108 | 3,327 | 65% |
| 2015 | 5,564 | 2,806 | 50% |
In fall 2024, 1,173 of the 4,520 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Valdosta State University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 870Far reachHold
- 870–910ReachHold
- 920–990TargetHold
- 1000–1070TargetSend
- 1080 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Valdosta State University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 440 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT total | 920 | 1000 | 1080 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 17 | 20 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 24% sent an SAT and 7% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.42
Valdosta State University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $10,945
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $49,361
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 8,465
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Valdosta State University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT · 73% admitted900–1140, median 1010
- Aurora UniversityAurora, IL · 81% admitted875–1078, median 1000
- Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT · 70% admitted925–1090, median 1030
- Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA · 77% admitted900–1170, median 1020
- Baker CollegeOwosso, MI · 82% admitted870–1180, median 1000
- Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY · 68% admitted810–1090, median 970
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Sources
- Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Valdosta State University website
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