About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University is a public university in Valdosta, Georgia, in a small city. It enrolls roughly 6,620 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 17 to 1.
Nursing programs at Valdosta State University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in nursing (MSN). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 91 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates and about 16 master’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $6,100 a year for in-state students and $18,200 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $10,800 a year. About 56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $22,000. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $72,400 one year after finishing and $77,900 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 45% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 72% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 72% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Nursing programs usually add their own steps, such as prerequisite science courses, an entrance exam, a minimum GPA, and a limited number of seats, so contact the nursing department about current requirements. Our guide on how to get into nursing school walks through the typical process. Licensure runs through the Georgia Board of Nursing, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in Georgia page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
