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Virginia State University

Virginia State University is a medium, public institution located in Petersburg, va. Virginia State University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,295 undergraduates
cost $9,654
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Admissions

Will I get into Virginia State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.7%
SAT score average 910
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,654
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,544
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,675
Cost of attendance* $24,173
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,173 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,409
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,544
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,675
Cost of attendance* $35,928
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $35,928 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,295, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806
phone N/A
address www.vsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Virginia State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Virginia State University?

Virginia State University is located in Petersburg, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia State University? 

The acceptance rate for Virginia State University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia State University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $96,692.

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