Virginia State University
Public, 4-year
1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806
Quick Facts
4,787
Total Enrollment
89%
Acceptance Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
$33,630
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,755
In-State Tuition
$14,553
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
917
Avg SAT Score
About Virginia State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| HBCU | Yes |
| Land Grant | Yes |
Location
| Address | 1 Hayden Drive |
| City | Petersburg, VA |
| ZIP Code | 23806 |
| County | Chesterfield County |
President/Chief Administrator: Makola M. Abdullah (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,787 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 60% |
| White | 3% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 420 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 | 20 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $9,755 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,006 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 71% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,432 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,665 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,511 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,774 |
| $110,001+ | $22,390 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$33,630
6 Years After
$39,572
8 Years After
$45,543
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,098 | 75th percentile: $50,839
Earnings by Family Income Background
$31,003
Low Income
$35,571
Middle Income
$38,502
High Income
Student Outcomes
71%
Full-Time Retention
75%
Part-Time Retention
41%
Graduation Rate
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