Fort Valley State University Acceptance Rate
Fort Valley, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,080
- Admitted
- 3,190
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate has risen from 24.2% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,228 to 5,080 (+128%) over that period.
Its 62.8% rate makes Fort Valley State University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.7% for women vs 47.9% for men, a 10.8-point gap). Fort Valley State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,228 | 539 | 24.2% | 224 |
| 2015–16 | 4,925 | 1,010 | 20.5% | 439 |
| 2016–17 | 6,374 | 1,686 | 26.5% | 490 |
| 2017–18 | 3,527 | 1,540 | 43.7% | 521 |
| 2018–19 | 3,217 | 1,971 | 61.3% | 467 |
| 2019–20 | 3,059 | 1,585 | 51.8% | 382 |
| 2020–21 | 5,693 | 4,117 | 72.3% | 1,002 |
| 2021–22 | 5,403 | 3,904 | 72.3% | 756 |
| 2022–23 | 6,247 | 2,692 | 43.1% | 552 |
| 2023–24 | 5,080 | 3,190 | 62.8% | 742 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,362 | 1,387 | 58.7% |
| Men | 1,236 | 592 | 47.9% |
| Unknown | 1,482 | 1,211 | 81.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 400–480 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 395–440 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–19 | 5% |
How Fort Valley State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate is 62.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,190 admitted of 5,080 applicants).
Is Fort Valley State University test optional?
Fort Valley State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Fort Valley State University?
Fort Valley State University received 5,080 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,190.
What SAT score do you need for Fort Valley State University?
Admitted students at Fort Valley State University typically scored 400–480 on SAT Reading/Writing and 395–440 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fort Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Fort Valley State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 24.2% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fvsu.edu/.