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Virginia State University

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D+

Rating

Public

Type

4,836

Students

$16,542

Tuition

95%

Acceptance

#2388

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Petersburg, VA

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806

Virginia State University is a small historically black public institution located in Petersburg, VA ranked 50th in Virginia. It has a total of 4,361 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 95.05% of applicants. Virginia State University offers 52 different majors and is best known for its Family and Consumer Economics and Manufacturing Engineering programs, which are respectively ranked 19th and 21st in the US. With an annual tuition of $5,540 for in-state students and $16,542 for those from out-of-state, Virginia State University is moderately priced. 40.66% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to draw approximately $35,200 per year, which is 15% below the national median.
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Cost

$20,909
Above Average

Virginia State University

$20,909

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$35,428

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,165

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

95%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Virginia State University

95%

National

69%
Sat

830 - 1010

82% of students submit

Admissions Yield

15%

ACT

15 - 18

12% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

4,361Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

8%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
8% Mass Communication/Media Studies8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies76% Others

8% Mass Communication/Media Studies

8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

76% Others

Mass Communication/Media Studies

8%

64 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8%

64 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8%

61 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

60 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

54 Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

6%

48 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

4%

31 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

4%

30 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

4%

29 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

313,739

Academic Spend per Student

$10,042

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

68%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$27,400/Year

Virginia State University

$27,400

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$27,400

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

40%