Published cost of attendance is $19,879. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,017, middle-income families pay around $11,502, higher-income families pay approximately $16,914.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,879 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,932 |
| Room and Board | $11,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,541 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,338 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,017 |
| $30–48k | $9,021 |
| $48–75k | $11,502 |
| $75–110k | $15,571 |
| $110k+ | $16,914 |
Published cost of attendance is $19,879. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,017, middle-income families pay around $11,502, higher-income families pay approximately $16,914. Azimuth ranks Fort Valley State University #495 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 65.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,705. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,844, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fort Valley State University earn median 4-year earnings of $44,844, placing Fort Valley State University in the 2.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,661 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fort Valley State University in the 24.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fort Valley State University #1382 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to GA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on business and applied professional fields. Business Administration emerges as the institution's largest and highest-return program, combining substantial enrollment with solid early-career pay. The Criminal Justice program graduates 49 students annually with median 4-year earnings of $45,033, earning about 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General and Business Administration follow with 44 and 42 graduates respectively, both posting 4-year earnings in the mid-range for their respective fields. Biology, General and Communication and Media Studies round out the top five, serving 36 and 26 graduates. The concentration in Business — the institution's signature strength — aligns with regional labor-market demand and contributes to the consistent earnings outcomes across the graduate cohort.
