Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public · 4-year · HBCU

Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution located in Petersburg, VA. It has a 89.1% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1070 and median ACT of 20. The average net price is $15,840. Virginia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

10,577 applicants

SAT Median

1070

Combined score

ACT Median

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,840

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

40.1%

Retention Rate

69.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$45,543

Student Body

5,074

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Virginia State University:

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,220
$30,001 – $48,000$14,758
$48,001 – $75,000$19,463
$75,001 – $110,000$22,223
$110,000+$25,508

Top Majors at Virginia State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing117
Psychology71
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice56
Education50
Biological & Biomedical Sciences46
Communication & Journalism45
Social Sciences45
Engineering Technologies37
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies30
Agriculture & Natural Resources25

Financial Aid at Virginia State University

About Virginia State University

Official website: https://www.vsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.vsu.edu/admissions/index.php

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