#1 IN GEORGIA FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY

#1 Public HBCU in GA For 7 Consecutive Years, U.S. News & World Report 2025

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Fort Valley State University Breaks Ground on New Vegetable Processing Facility

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At Fort Valley State University, we empower students to push the boundaries of what is possible. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovated programs, we offer our students an unparalleled opportunity to explore their interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.

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Financial Aid

Higher education is a profound financial commitment. Fort Valley State University is committed to making education accessible to students from all backgrounds.

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Scholarships

To support our commitment to accessible and affordable education, Fort Valley State University offers a variety of competition and performance based scholarships.

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Work Study

Fort Valley State University offers Federal Work-Study to help students cover a portion of their educational expenses while working on campus.

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Success

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FVSU leverages its near 128-year tradition of excellence and uniqueness in academic and co-curricular programming to educate students and provide opportunities to engage directly in world-changing research with internationally recognized faculty members tackling complex global challenges.

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in STEM Research National Science Foundation Funding - Among public teaching colleges in Georgia

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Public HBCU in Georgia - US News and World Report, 2019 and 2020 Best Colleges rankings

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Best Value Historically Black Graduate Schools - bestvalueschools.com, 2018

A Message From

Paul Jones, Ph.D.

10th President

Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University has a storied history, peopled by graduates that have gone on to impact the world of politics, industry, science and the arts. We provide our students an educational environment where opportunities in experiential learning and hands-on research abound.  I invite you to join FVSU and EMPOWER the POSSIBLE.
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Fort Valley State University faculty, staff, students and alumni are making headlines!  Explore our pressroom and read the latest news from our University community.

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Grand Marshall Announcement

Brigadier General Kelvin D. McElroy to Serve as FVSU Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

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FVSU's Economic Impact Outpaces Statewide Growth

Fort Valley State University’s Economic Impact Soars to $178 Million, Outpacing Statewide Growth

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CAMPUS ADVISORY - Campus Closure - Inclement Weather

FVSU Closed Thursday, Sept. 26 after 2 pm through Friday, Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Helene.

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Fort Valley State University Ranked #1 in Georgia for Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report

FVSU Ranks #1 in Georgia for Social Mobility and #1 Public HBCU in Georgia for Seven Consecutive Years.

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