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Fort Valley State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Fort Valley State University men's football recruiting profile. Fort Valley State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. from Fort Valley, Georgia. Led by head coach Marlon Watson, Fort Valley State University pairs a 66% acceptance rate with a 41% graduation rate and a $10,047 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
113
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,016
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
66%
State
Georgia
City
Fort Valley
Address
1005 State University Dr

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 62% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Willie Totten
Football Associate Head Coach/offensive Coordinator
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Turner Pugh
Football Co-offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Coach
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Marlon Watson
Head Football Coach
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Taurean Smith
Football Linebackers Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 32% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
79%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
41%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$28,649
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$36,666
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 97% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$4,176
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,528
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,314
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$10,047
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 14% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,106,162
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$196,320
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