Valdosta State University

Yes, VSU is online, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels that students complete entirely remotely. NCES data shows that about 25% of VSU's undergrads and almost 80% of its graduate students enroll exclusively in distance-only education. 

VSU online bachelor's degree program courses last eight weeks so students can finish quickly. While most coursework can be completed online, some bachelor's and master's degrees are available in a hybrid format, where some on-campus coursework is required. 

VSU is ranked on several of our lists, including #1 for Best Online Master's Degrees in School Counseling and #4 for Most Affordable Online Colleges for Spanish Degrees. It is also institutionally accredited, which means its financial practices are sound, it offers high quality academic programming that meets federal standards, and it continually works to improve the student experience.

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VSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. It also receives programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

VSU is known for its affordability. Its annual average cost of approximately $13,300 is about 35% less than other four-year schools. For example, it costs $299 per credit hour to attend VSU online as an undergrad, and there are no hidden fees. This is cheaper than some other popular four-year schools that offer online programming. 

VSU also has a new scholarship search and application platform, Scholarship Universe, that helps students apply for VSU and VSU Foundation scholarships and look for external scholarship opportunities.

Furthermore, VSU is known for the support it gives distance learners enrolled in the Online College for Career Advancement. These resources include academic advising and coaching, tutoring, remote library access, writing help, and technical support. 

According to College Scorecard, VSU's bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences, registered nursing, finance, accounting, and dental support services provide the highest earnings. Graduates earn average annual median salaries of approximately $68,200, $65,800, $56,200, $55,000, and $52,700, respectively. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. VSU has an overall bachelor's Salary Score of 23 out of 100 total points, and it scores 46 for its master's degrees. 

Getting into VSU is moderately easy. It accepts 76% of undergraduate applicants, according to College Scorecard. It doesn't currently require entrance exams for students with GPAs of 3.2 or higher. However, students with lower GPAs should consider submitting SAT and ACT scores. Average combined SAT scores for admitted students are between 940 and 1140, and composite ACT scores are between 17 and 23. 

Knowing this information when you pick a college helps you set realistic expectations based on your academic record, which can increase your chances of being accepted at the school of your choice.

VSU doesn't specify minimum GPA requirements. It uses the "Freshman Index" — a formula that looks at high school GPA and entrance exam scores — to determine an acceptable GPA. However, undergraduate applicants with GPAs of 3.2 or higher may have a better chance of acceptance unless they also submit higher-than-average SAT and ACT scores. Graduate candidates generally need a GPA of 2.5 or higher, depending on the course of study.

When applying to college, an admissions or program advisor can help determine if your GPA and test scores are competitive and if you are likely to be accepted.

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, VSU's admission requirements for first-year distance learners generally include the following:

• A free application 
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores, especially if high school GPA is 3.1 and lower

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