Virginia State University
tuition & fees
$20,909
graduate tuition & fees
$22,994
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
4,020
online students
4
Number of Programs
52
Financial Aid Amount
$9,721
SAT Scores
935
Graduation Rate
46%
School Overview
Virginia State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Petersburg, Virginia. VSU ranked 24th in Virginia Colleges and 35th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,020 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 96.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Virginia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| 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 |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Virginia State University is 96.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.00%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.00 % |
Tuition & Fees
VSU's 2022 tuition & fees is $9,154 for Virginia residents and $20,909 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $11,989 for Virginia residents and $22,994 for out-of-students.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,154 | $20,909 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,989 | $22,994 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 4,020 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 4 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. VSU has 3,659 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 361 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,020 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,659 |
| Graduate Students | 361 |
| Online Enrollment | 4 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 52 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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