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Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University, founded in 1882, is a public, comprehensive, historically black university. Its 231-acre campus is located in Petersburg, 25 miles south of Richmond.

Tuition & Fees

$9,056

$19,576

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
28%
400-499
56%
300-399
9%
600-699
3%
500-599
24%
400-499
54%
300-399
19%
composite english math
24-29
12%
18-23
34%
12-17
54%
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,323
Declined + 684
Total Received 7,007
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Public

3,996

undergraduate students

389

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 5860
ACT 4424

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School Facts

Virginia State University, founded in 1882, is a public, comprehensive, historically black university. Its 231-acre campus is located in Petersburg, 25 miles south of Richmond.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 4,385
Established in 1882
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Petersburg, VA

231-acre campus in Petersburg (population: 31,750), 35 miles from Richmond. Served by bus and train; air serves Richmond. Public transportation serves campus.

Virginia State University
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
63%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 4% of male students
 
4 sororities 7% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
17%
Top 1/2
57%
Bottom 1/2
43%
Bottom 1/4
15%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
28%
400-499
56%
300-399
9%
600-699
3%
500-599
24%
400-499
54%
300-399
19%
composite english math
24-29
12%
18-23
34%
12-17
54%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,323
Declined + 684
Total Received 7,007

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank
Essay

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Rodney Hall
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
P: 800 871-7611
F: 804 524-5055
admiss@vsu.edu

Financial Aid

60%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$12,250

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,540
Room $6,548
Board $4,660
Additional fees $3,516
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $21,564
Average Financial Aid - $12,250
Total with Avg. Aid $9,314

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,584,265
State $8,256,506
Institutional $3,373,302
Other external
Total $26,214,073

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,957,984
Institutional $3,177,956
Other external $1,077,313
Total $6,213,253

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 823-7214
F: 804 524-6818
finaid@vsu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Myra Phillips
Director of Student Financial Aid
mphillips@vsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
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Athletic Directors

Peggy Davis (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot
Trojans
School colors
blue and orange

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agriculture
Biology
Career/Technical Studies
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Educational Administration/Supervision
Engineering Technology
English
Family/Consumer Sciences
Health Psychology
Health/Physical Education
History
Hospitality Management
Individualized Studies
Industrial Education/Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Management
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Media Management
Music
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Sports Management
Visual/Communication Art/Design
Vocational/Technical Education
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Home Economics
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

4,385

total students

74%

in-state

26%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

3,996
students

Female
57%
2,293

Male
43%
1,703

9%

389
students

Female
58%
224

Male
42%
165

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

3,862
students

Female
58%
2,222

Male
42%
1,640

4%

134
students

Female
53%
71

Male
47%
63

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
24%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
73%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

27

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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