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Valdosta State University

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,583

Cost of attendance at Valdosta State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,638

Cost of attendance at Valdosta State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Valdosta State University was $12,856. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at V-State

V-State net price calculator

$12,856

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average $12,251
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of V-State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,856 $1,728 (16%) $12,024 $12,126 $15,169 $16,757 $17,169
2021 $11,128 $1,308 (11%) $9,928 $11,130 $13,652 $15,929 $16,058
2020 $12,436 $2,260 (15%) $10,714 $11,574 $14,928 $16,221 $16,257
2019 $14,696 $718 (5%) $13,234 $14,129 $17,165 $18,625 $18,254
2018 $13,978 $595 (4%) $12,336 $13,479 $16,452 $17,446 $17,846
2017 $14,573 $394 (3%) $12,766 $13,691 $16,820 $17,541 $17,450
2016 $14,179 $478 (3%) $12,715 $13,804 $16,674 $17,485 $17,693
2015 $13,701 $710 (5%) $11,900 $12,961 $15,514 $16,828 $17,117
2014 $14,411 -- $13,068 $14,185 $17,082 $17,701 $18,014

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Valdosta State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $22,695 $1,170 (5%) $6,583 $14,912 $1,200
2021 $21,525 $102 $6,583 $13,742 $1,200
2020 $21,423 $213 (1%) $6,583 $13,640 $1,200
2019 $21,210 $1,848 (8%) $6,410 $13,600 $1,200
2018 $23,058 $216 $7,476 $14,382 $1,200
2017 $22,842 $354 (2%) $7,342 $14,300 $1,200
2016 $22,488 $162 $7,342 $13,946 $1,200
2015 $22,326 $922 (4%) $7,162 $13,964 $1,200
2014 $23,248 $591 (3%) $6,884 $15,164 $1,200
2013 $22,657 -- $6,762 $14,695 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does V-State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,857 dormitories available to its students at $4,566 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at V-State is $507 per month.
Does V-State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at V-State for one academic year is $4,204, which works out to $467 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
V-State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, V-State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $5,242
  • If living off-campus, with family: $5,242
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,242
How much is V-State application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
V-State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Valdosta State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $182 $254
For out-of-state students $643 $915

Housing and Meal

Valdosta State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Valdosta State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,204 $4,566 N/A 0 2,857
2021 $4,122 $4,354 N/A 0 2,857
2020 $4,002 $4,270 N/A 0 2,857
2019 $3,900 $4,150 N/A 0 2,857
2018 $3,840 $4,120 N/A 0 2,857
2017 $3,840 $4,072 N/A 0 2,857
2016 $3,840 $4,072 N/A 0 2,857

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Valdosta State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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