Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Virginia State University is a four-year, public school located in Petersburg, VA.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Virginia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,775 applied, 10,436 accepted, and 1,489 enrolled in VSU.
613 men and 876 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

945 SAT, 18 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 945 and ACT score is 18. The SAT score of 945 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8409451070
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440495550
Math400450520
ACT Score
Composite141820
Math000
English000
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,043 for Virginia residents and $22,650 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $13,218 for Virginia residents and $24,860 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.93% compared to last year at Virginia State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,929 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,545.
For freshmen, 1,263 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,300.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,605 students enrolled VSU in 2025.
By gender, 2,259 men and 3,346 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,124 undergraduate and 481 graduate students.
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61 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 17 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of VSU is 39%.
The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate
69%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 491 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for VSU and the average faculty salary is $85,715. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 1,110 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $74,526.
Number of Faculties
491
Average Faculty Salary
$85,715
Number of Staffs
1,110
Average Staff Salary
$74,526

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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