Fort Valley State University
Founded 1895
President Karima Haynes (President)
Fees USD 6,408
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is a public HBCU and Georgia’s 1890 land-grant institution, founded in 1895 in Fort Valley. One of only two 1890 land-grant HBCUs in Georgia, FVSU enrolls 2,800 students and is known for agriculture, veterinary technology, nursing, and education programs in the heart of Georgia’s peach country.
Programs
- College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology — Georgia’s HBCU land-grant agriculture programs
- Veterinary Technology — AVMA-accredited vet tech program
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for rural Georgia
- College of Arts and Sciences — Nursing and liberal arts
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~45% | In-State Tuition: ~$6,408