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Valdosta State University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Valdosta State University women's basketball recruiting profile. Valdosta State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Gulf South Conference from Valdosta, Georgia. Led by head coach Chandler Merkerson, Valdosta State University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 42% graduation rate and a $11,144 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 72% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Tyler Vaundry
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Chandler Merkerson
Head Women's Basketball Coach
(229) 333-5892·View profile
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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.
42%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,416
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,361
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 91% 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
Reported 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 41% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$516,227
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$87,477
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (229) 333-5800[email protected]

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