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Virginia State University

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$16,184Avg. Net Price
48%Grad Rate
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Animal Science100%
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Introvert100%
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Animal Science

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Virginia State University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is VSU's enrollment deposit?

Virginia State University requires a deposit of $100 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

4.00%

Virginia State University is in the top 4.00% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

2.70%

Virginia State University is in the top 2.70% of colleges in the state of Virginia for deposit cost. 9.30% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

7.00%

Virginia State University is in the top 7.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Virginia State University educates a diverse community of 5,347 students, with 4,952 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 395 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

5,347


Total Undergraduates

4,952

Total Graduates

395


Full-Time vs Part-Time

93% Full-Time

7% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Virginia State University has a 89% acceptance rate. Virginia State University has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 910


Acceptance Rate

89%


Application Fee

$0


SAT

Students submitting SAT

14%

Total Score

400

1600

8001050

Reading and Writing

200

800

420540

Math

200

800

380510

ACT

Students submitting ACT

2%

Composite Score

0

36

1420

English

0

36

00

Math

0

36

00

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Location

Located in Petersburg, VA, Virginia State University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Petersburg


County

Chesterfield County


State

Virginia


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

Virginia State University features a student-focused approach with a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, False values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13 : 1


Religious Affiliation

False


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

Virginia State University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $16,184 with 92% of students receiving financial assistance including 71% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$16,184


Received Aid

92%


Pell Recipients

71%


Tuition

$2,770 In-State

$2,770 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Virginia State University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 66% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
2,241 (45%)
Women
2,711 (55%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
55 (1%)
18-19
2,101 (44%)
20-21
1,484 (31%)
22-24
815 (17%)
Over 25
374 (8%)

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Outcomes

Virginia State University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 48% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

48%

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