Virginia State University
One Hayden Drive
Petersburg VA 23806
(804) 524-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
5,080 (4,489 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
85% / 15%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
35% / 65%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
89% / 11%
- In-State / Out-of-State
56% / 44%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,174
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,236
- Room & Board$8,050
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,484
- Students Admitted
2,590
(58%)
- Students Enrolled1,040
(23%)
- Average High School GPA2.8
- Students in top 10% of HS Class7%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
400-470
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
390-470
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
380-460
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
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Agriculture, General
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Plant Sciences, General
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Health/Medical Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Music Performance, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,484
- Students Admitted
2,590
(58%)
- Students Enrolled1,040
(23%)
- Average High School GPA2.8
- Students in top 10% of HS Class7%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class23%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class60%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
400-470
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
390-470
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
380-460
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline05/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,174
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,236
- Room & Board$8,050
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$208
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$482
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants59%$3,252
- Pell Grants59%$2,990
- Other Federal Grants13%$1,169
- State & Local Grants34%$2,898
- Institutional Grants54%$1,961
- Federal Loans75%$3,646
- Non-Federal Loans2%$6,605
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