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Valdosta State University

#746 in US ranking Valdosta, GA
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,232
Tuition & fees
$6,124
Avg. aid
$8,363
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
920–1100
ACT range
16–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$39,379
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Valdosta State University?

VSU reports round-the-clock patrols by trained security personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances. Its campus police and emergency communications procedures are the principal resources for reporting an immediate incident or receiving urgent instructions.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts and where to report nonemergency concerns. Sexual misconduct reports and requests for support follow the university's Title IX and student-support procedures, which are distinct from making a police report. VSU's annual security report is the appropriate source for federally reported campus crime statistics and safety policies; those statistics cover specified locations and reporting years rather than every incident a student might encounter.

Valdosta State University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Valdosta State University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Valdosta State University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

4 2 7 ▲more than the year before0.68

Fondling

0 1 1 0.10

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

1 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

3 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.10

Burglary

3 0 7 ▲more than the year before0.68

Motor vehicle theft

3 0 2 ▲more than the year before0.19

Arson

0 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.10

Valdosta State University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

1 1 4 ▲more than the year before0.39

Dating violence

0 3 8 ▲more than the year before0.78

Stalking

0 1 3 ▲more than the year before0.29

Valdosta State University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

3 2 4 ▲more than the year before0.39

Drug abuse

15 37 10 ▼fewer than the year before0.97

Liquor law violation

3 4 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Valdosta State University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

1 0 0 0

Drug abuse

8 3 7 ▲more than the year before0.68

Liquor law violation

0 0 12 ▲more than the year before1.17

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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