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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

51.81%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

22

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,689

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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English Degree

The English degree program at Fort Valley State University prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer english degrees.

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Fort Valley State University (GHC)

3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E., Rome, GA

Fort Valley State University is a public historically black institution located in Fort Valley, GA. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Georgia. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled annually at Fort Valley State University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fort Valley State University offers:

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Fort Valley State University. A score within the range of 1090 to 1340 on the SAT, or 15 to 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 40 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 42 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at fvsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,600, while out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,300 annually. Students attending Fort Valley State University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Fort Valley State University "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Softball (NCAA Division II)
  • Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.fvsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. GHC has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree0
Master's Degree0

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the English program at GHC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Fort Valley State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Fort Valley State University may offer services including:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Fort Valley State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball