Fort Valley State University

What Fort Valley State University does

Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is a public, state-owned historically Black land-grant university founded in 1895 and governed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. It operates a 1,300+ acre main campus in Fort Valley, Georgia — the state's second-largest campus by acreage — and a satellite campus in Warner Robins. The university serves primarily undergraduate and graduate students across three academic colleges: Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology; Arts and Sciences; and Education and Professional Studies, supplemented by Graduate Studies and Online Learning programs. Customer segments include undergraduate students, graduate students, adult/continuing-education learners, and online/distance learners, with TRIO federal support programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Scholars) serving underrepresented populations.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: tuition and fees, State of Georgia appropriations, housing and dining, continuing education, and auxiliary services (bookstore, athletics). The GTM motion is enrollment-driven — recruitment is conducted via high-school outreach, community engagement, corporate/employer partnerships, campus visits, virtual tours, and open-house events. Pricing for non-tuition services is disclosed only at the auxiliary level (e.g., annual parking permits ranging $50–$150). The university does not operate as a commercial enterprise: it is a state institution subject to Georgia Open Records Act and USG policies, with no VC/PE ownership or external equity.

Core technology infrastructure consists of licensed third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Brightspace by D2L for LMS, eCore consortium for online transferable courses, and 360-degree virtual tour software for prospective-student engagement. FY2021 saw a Voluntary Separation Program triggered by state appropriations reductions, signaling fiscal exposure to public funding cycles. In 2026 FVSU earned Carnegie Research Institution designation and its 8th consecutive #1 Public HBCU ranking in Georgia from U.S. News & World Report, alongside #1 ranking for Social Mobility.

Name

Fort Valley State University

Legal name

Fort Valley State University

Website

https://fvsu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Historically Black Land-Grant Universities (1862/1890) (EDAHAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land-Grant Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Land-grant university
• Online learning platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with various fees including application fees, registration fees, and course-specific charges. Public university with state funding supplementation.
2. State Appropriations: State of Georgia funding through the University System of Georgia Board of Regents
3. Housing and Dining: On-campus residence life and meal plan revenue from students living on campus
4. Continuing Education: Professional development, continuing education programs, and non-degree coursework for adult learners
5. Auxiliary Services: University bookstore, athletic events, and other auxiliary services generating revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fort Valley State University is a public historically Black land-grant institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education across three academic colleges, supported by online learning platforms (Brightspace by D2L, eCore), student support services (TRIO, library), on-campus housing and dining, and Extension/outreach programs as Georgia's only 1890 land-grant university.

Product overview

Fort Valley State University is a historically Black land-grant university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The institution operates through three academic colleges (College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Education and Professional Studies) plus Graduate Studies and Online Learning platforms. Student support services include TRIO programs, the Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library, Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives (SparkTank), and the FVSU Ignite Hub. The university also provides student life programs including Greek Life, clubs and organizations, and the FVSU Blue Machine Marching Band.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wildcats: Athletic teams nickname for Fort Valley State University
• Blue Machine Marching Band

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs delivered across three academic colleges for traditional and non-traditional students seeking undergraduate credentials.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's-level and advanced degree programs offered through the Graduate Studies Office for students pursuing post-baccalaureate education.
• Online Degree Programs Distance-education courses and degrees delivered through Brightspace by D2L and the eCore consortium platform for remote learners.
• Continuing Education Non-degree and professional development courses for adult learners and community members seeking skill enhancement.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federally funded TRIO programs providing academic tutoring, mentoring, and support services to eligible low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.
• University Library Services Library research, borrowing, and information-literacy resources available to enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
• On-Campus Housing and Dining Residential housing and meal-plan services provided to enrolled students living on the Fort Valley campus.
• University Athletics Intercollegiate athletic programs including football, basketball, and other NCAA sports for student-athletes and the campus community.
• Agricultural Research and Extension Land-grant research and Cooperative Extension outreach serving agricultural producers and communities across Georgia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 Public HBCU in Georgia for 8 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alabama A&M University: 1890 land-grant HBCU in Alabama with comparable agriculture, engineering, and education programs; structurally similar to FVSU as a state-supported HBCU land-grant institution.
• Tuskegee University: Alabama-based private HBCU with land-grant status and a focus on STEM, agriculture, and veterinary sciences; closely comparable to FVSU in mission, program mix, and student demographics.
• Delaware State University: 1890 land-grant HBCU with strong agriculture and STEM research focus; comparable Carnegie research trajectory and student-support infrastructure.
• Prairie View A&M University: Texas public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution; comparable in agricultural sciences, engineering, education programs, and TRIO-eligible student population.
• Lincoln University (MO): 1890 land-grant HBCU in Missouri with comparable agriculture, student-support, and enrollment-driven model; structurally similar institutional profile to FVSU.
• Southern University and A&M College: Louisiana public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution; directly comparable in land-grant agriculture, engineering, and student-support program offerings.
• North Carolina A&T State University: Largest HBCU in the U.S. and an 1890 land-grant institution; comparable STEM, agriculture, and engineering programs with similar research and student-success mission.
• Florida A&M University: Florida's public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution with comparable college structure, agriculture programs, and student demographics.

Regional players

• Savannah State University: Georgia public HBCU within the same University System of Georgia; in-state peer competing for similar student populations and state appropriations.
• Albany State University: Georgia public HBCU within the same University System of Georgia; directly competes for in-state Georgia HBCU-bound students and shares regent-level policy environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FVSU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fortvalleystateuniversity/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/fvsuwildcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fort-valley-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/fvsu_1895

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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