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Valdosta State University Women's Basketball

The Valdosta State University women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Gulf South Conference, based in Valdosta, Georgia. The program is better funded than 46% of D2 women's basketball programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 38% of D2 women's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 97% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Gulf South Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
12,343
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Georgia
City
Valdosta
Address
1500 N Patterson St
Staff
Chandler Merkerson
Head Coach
Mason Richards
Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant (women'S Basketball, Golf, Cheer, Football)
(229) 333-5846·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 38% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
42%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$39,416
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$49,361
A

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 97% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$4,488
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,200
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,530
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,144
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 46% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$533,825
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$81,600
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$9,433
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (229) 333-5800[email protected]

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