Virginia State University
tuition & fees
$22,006
graduate tuition & fees
$24,154
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
4,648
online students
48
Number of Programs
52
Financial Aid Amount
$11,964
SAT Scores
910
Graduation Rate
37%
Virginia State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Petersburg, Virginia. VSU ranked 33rd in Virginia Colleges and 70th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,648 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. VSU's acceptance rate is 89.72% last year (undergraduate school).
Virginia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Virginia State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806 |
| Phone | 804-524-5000 |
| WEB | www.vsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.vsu.edu/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman-apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | www.vsu.edu/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/app/vsu |
| Veterans Tuition | www.vsu.edu/admissions/military-students/index.php |
| Athletic | www.govsutrojans.com/sports/2012/10/26/GEN_1026124904.aspx?tab=graduationreport |
| Disability Service | www.vsu.edu/student-life/support-and-resources/students-with-disabilities/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Virginia State University is 89.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.72%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.72 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.72 % |
Tuition & Fees
VSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,755 for Virginia residents and $22,006 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.79% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,409).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,841 for Virginia residents and $24,154 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.81% compared to the last year's rate.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,755 | $22,006 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,841 | $24,154 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 4,648 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 48 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. VSU has 4,300 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 348 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,648 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,300 |
| Graduate Students | 348 |
| Online Enrollment | 48 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
VSU offers 52 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 52 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by VSU
| Number of programs | 52 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |