by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a VSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how VSU measures up.
VSU is ranked #986 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Georgia, it ranks #31 of 99 for value.
Among the majors VSU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 3 |
| General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | #3 of 3 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | #3 of 15 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #3 of 15 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | #4 of 7 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | #9 of 57 |
| Trade & Industrial Teacher Education | #11 of 28 |
| Teacher Education | #11 of 28 |
| Economics | #17 of 89 |
| Business Economics | #17 of 89 |
Below is the detailed VSU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Valdosta State University is ranked #27 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #31 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the VSU financial aid page to be sure.
Valdosta State University is ranked #986 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Valdosta State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at VSU costs about $12,691. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $50,763 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,133 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,945 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,691 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $50,763 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the VSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What VSU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a VSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,532 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,763 | #986 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,780 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,532 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,763 | #31 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,780 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at VSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,443 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,072 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,659 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,892 |
| Over $110K | $16,028 |
About 81% of VSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,363 per year. Get more details on the VSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the VSU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.