Valdosta State University Revenue and Competitors

Founded in 1906 as South Georgia State Normal College, the school became Georgia State Women's College in 1922. In 1950 the school became coeducational and changed its name to Valdosta State College. On July 1, 1993 it became Valdosta State University. It is located on I-75 in Valdosta, Georgia, a city of 40,000+ population. The 168 acre campus, serves an area stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Alabama state line, containing 31% of the land area of the state. Enrollment has increased steadily and VSU now has a student body of 9,300 representing 48 states and 50 countries. Small classes, at all levels, are taught by 500 well qualified faculty members. VSU offers unique cultural and educational opportunities to business, industry and the public of South Georgia through performances, workshops, institutes, and continuing education programs.