Overview
Student Population
| Location | Petersburg, Virginia |
| Online | vsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Petersburg, Virginia, Virginia State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,978 prospective students applied, and 9,587 were granted admission. Of those admitted 920 enrolled in the school. 3,911 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 389 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,540 plus fees of $3,614. VSU is ranked 928 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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VSU is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#928 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#397 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#14 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#70 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 830/1040 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 2.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,614 |
| Room and Board | $11,544 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,675 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,673 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,614 |
| Room and Board | $11,544 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,675 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,675 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| General Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234155 IPEDS survey data for Virginia State University.
Current students may use the Virginia State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.