$8,726
$18,841
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details94%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,406 |
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| Declined | + 316 |
| Total Received | 5,722 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA |
| Howard University | Washington, DC |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| SAT | 5860 |
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| ACT | 4424 |
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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 4,584 |
| 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) |
231-acre campus in Petersburg (population: 32,477), 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
| Application fee | $25 |
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| 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 |
94%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,406 |
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| Declined | + 316 |
| Total Received | 5,722 |
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Essay
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Rodney Hall
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
P: 800 871-7611
F: 804 524-5055
admiss@vsu.edu
| Tuition | $5,327 |
| Room | $6,356 |
| Board | $4,525 |
| Additional fees | $3,399 |
| Total | $19,607 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $11,586 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,021 |
58%
$11,586
Need-based
| Federal | $13,414,432 |
| State | $7,056,890 |
| Institutional | $3,308,822 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $23,780,144 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $2,365,811 |
| Institutional | $3,153,672 |
| Other external | $650,418 |
| Total | $6,169,901 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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