FVSU Designated as Carnegie Research Institution

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#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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Scholarship Luncheon 2025

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Your Passion

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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There's always something happening in Wildcat Nation. View our campus calendar to stay up-to-date with the latest events on and off campus.

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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.

#1

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

#1

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

#8

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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FVSU Greek Plaza Unveiling

The Fort Valley State University community gathered in excitement for the unveiling of the highly anticipated Greek Plaza.

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Residential Facility Groundbreaking

Fort Valley State University celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of a new residential facility at the Gano Site.

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FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Recap: A Celebration of Excellence in Giving

FVSU proudly hosted its 38th Annual Scholarship Luncheon, drawing more than 700 attendees in celebration of philanthropy, academic achievement and the University’s legacy of excellence.

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Fort Valley State University Earns Esteemed Recognition as a Research College and University by Carnegie Classification

FVSU has earned the recognition of being designated as a Research College and University in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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