Fort Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Fort Valley State University. The university admitted 53% of all applicants in 2016. Out of 3,684 applications received in 2023, 1,950 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Fort Valley State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 6/15 and the application fee is $20.

Fort Valley State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Fort Valley State University's admissions stats.

Fort Valley State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.9
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	69%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	45%
Waitlist	No

Fort Valley State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Fort Valley State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	6 15	–

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Considering Applying Early to Fort Valley State University?

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Fort Valley State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Fort Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Fort Valley State University. Fort Valley State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Fort Valley State University accepted 53% of students, about 1,950 from 3,684 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Fort Valley State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Fort Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Fort Valley State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Fort Valley State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Fort Valley State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important

Make sure to check with Fort Valley State University for more information on admission factors.

Fort Valley State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Fort Valley State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Fort Valley State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Fort Valley State University?

Students admitted to Fort Valley State University have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Fort Valley State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2016, 69% of Fort Valley State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 45% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Fort Valley State University students scored 490 or higher and 75% of students scored 433 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Fort Valley State University students scored 500 or higher, and 75% scored a 433 or higher.

To be most competitive at Fort Valley State University, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Fort Valley State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Fort Valley State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Fort Valley State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Fort Valley State University.

Transfer students can enroll in Fort Valley State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Fort Valley State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Fort Valley State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Fort Valley State University.

Do I have to submit test scores to Fort Valley State University?

✅ Fort Valley State University is not test optional.

What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Fort Valley State University is 53%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Fort Valley State University?

❌ Fort Valley State University does not offer early decision.

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