Virginia State University

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Virginia State University is a historically Black public university located in Ettrick, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. Founded in 1882 and opened in 1883 as the nation’s first state-supported agriculture and mechanics school, the University celebrates its legacy as a leader in higher education, research and outreach service. Virginia State provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, engineering and the humanities. The university also offers online learning programs and a range of continuing education courses for adult students and professionals. Virginia State has an expansive campus with a variety of state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The university has experienced rapid growth and development in recent years, making it an attractive option for prospective students.

  • Address: 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 00002-3806
  • Phone: (804) 524-5000
  • Website: www.vsu.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 4,020
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $-
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $9,154 $20,909
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
Room & Board $11,544 $11,544
Other $1,675 $1,675
Total Cost $23,673 $35,428

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • SAT Range: 820 – 1000
  • ACT Range: 15 – 20

Majors

  1. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  2. Psychology, General
  3. Mass Communication/Media Studies
  4. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 96%
  • Part-time: 4%

Student Gender

  • Male: 39%
  • Female: 61%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Black or African American: 94%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 3%
  • Two or More Races: 0%
  • Unknown: 1%
  • Non-resident Alien: 1%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 92%
  • 25 and Over: 6%
  • Age Unknown: 1%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 63%
  • Out-of-State: 37%
  • Unknown: 0%

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