Valdosta State University Acceptance Rate
Valdosta, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,689
- Admitted
- 3,915
- Yield
- 29%
- 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, Valdosta State University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.1% in 2014–15 to 83.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,427 to 4,689 (-14%) over that period.
Its 83.5% rate makes Valdosta State University more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
Valdosta State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 29% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,427 | 2,938 | 54.1% | 1,629 |
| 2015–16 | 5,564 | 2,806 | 50.4% | 1,387 |
| 2016–17 | 5,108 | 3,327 | 65.1% | 1,422 |
| 2017–18 | 5,303 | 3,933 | 74.2% | 1,595 |
| 2018–19 | 6,557 | 4,105 | 62.6% | 1,662 |
| 2019–20 | 7,563 | 4,324 | 57.2% | 1,563 |
| 2020–21 | 9,887 | 7,756 | 78.4% | 2,617 |
| 2021–22 | 8,650 | 6,606 | 76.4% | 1,782 |
| 2022–23 | 4,975 | 4,451 | 89.5% | 1,127 |
| 2023–24 | 4,689 | 3,915 | 83.5% | 1,135 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,279 | 2,749 | 83.8% |
| Men | 1,410 | 1,166 | 82.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–580 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 460–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 17% |
How Valdosta State University 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 Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?
Valdosta State University's acceptance rate is 83.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,915 admitted of 4,689 applicants).
Is Valdosta State University test optional?
Valdosta State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Valdosta State University?
Valdosta State University received 4,689 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,915.
What SAT score do you need for Valdosta State University?
Admitted students at Valdosta State University typically scored 490–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Valdosta State University getting harder to get into?
Valdosta State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.1% in 2014–15 to 83.5% 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.valdosta.edu/.