by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Valdosta State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University ran $6,124 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $17,836. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,636 in-state and $1,636 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,488 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Total | $6,124 | $17,836 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Valdosta State University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Valdosta State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Valdosta State University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Valdosta State University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Valdosta State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| One Year Ago | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,488 | $16,200 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at VSU has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $18,730 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -2.27%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,985. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.42%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $17,911.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,985 | $17,911 |
| In 2 Years | $5,849 | $17,986 |
| In 3 Years | $5,716 | $18,062 |
| In 4 Years | $5,586 | $18,138 |
| In 5 Years | $5,459 | $18,214 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $72,097, versus roughly $23,136 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Valdosta State University, check out the Valdosta State University Financial Aid page.
