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Virginia State University

Public, 4-year

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806

(804) 524-5000

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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

Business 19%
Psychology 12%
Protective Services 11%
Communication 8%
Education 7%
Social Sciences 6%
Biology 5%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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

Contact Information

Phone: (804) 524-5000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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