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Virginia State University
Virginia State University is a medium, public institution located in Petersburg, va. Founded in 1882, Virginia State University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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4,829 undergraduates
$9,755 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
89.1%
SAT score average
917
ACT score average
17
Average high school GPA
2.85
Application fee
$25
Key deadlines
May
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Popular majors
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,755
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,966
Books & supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$3,640
Cost of attendance*
$27,661
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$22,006
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,966
Books & supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$3,640
Cost of attendance*
$39,912
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Virginia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,829, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.
Total enrollment
5,190Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
3%
African American %
93%
Hispanic American %
0%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
4%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Abstrakt entertainment
Golden key honor society
The betterment of brothers and sisters
Diversified virtue entertainment
Sankofa
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Virginia State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Virginia State University?
Virginia State University is located in Petersburg, va.
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia State University?
The acceptance rate for Virginia State University is 89%.
What’s the average GPA for Virginia State University?
The average high school GPA for Virginia State University students was 2.85.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $110,644.
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