Fort Valley State University
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9 Years #1 Public HBCU in Georgia
#1 Public HBCU in GA For 9 Consecutive Years, U.S. News & World Report 2027 and #1 in Georgia for Social Mobility
FVSU Designated as Carnegie Research Institution
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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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@ FVSU
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Empowering
Educational Dreams
Financial Aid
Higher education is a profound financial commitment. Fort Valley State University is committed to making education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Scholarships
To support our commitment to accessible and affordable education, Fort Valley State University offers a variety of competition and performance based scholarships.
Work Study
Fort Valley State University offers Federal Work-Study to help students cover a portion of their educational expenses while working on campus.
Excellence Empowers
Success
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.
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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News
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 Earns National Recognition in 2027 U.S. News Rankings, Maintains Top Public HBCU Ranking in Georgia
FVSU ranks #1 public HBCU in Georgia and earns national rankings.
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FVSU Graduate Student Connects Plant Conservation, Biotechnology and Medicinal Plant Research
FVSU grad student Skyler Armstead expanded her research and professional network this summer.
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Fort Valley State University Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the FVSU Foundation Karen Wright Joins AGB National Council of Foundation Leaders
VP Karen Wright Joins AGB National Council of Foundation Leader
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Presidential Search Listening Sessions - September 10, 2026
The Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee welcomes your participation in the search for the University’s next president.