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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Virginia State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Petersburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading440 - 550
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math400 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite14 - 20
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,702
Earnings 5yr: $90,563
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,902
Earnings 5yr: $78,831
Debt: $27,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $74,873
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,734
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,375
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,322
Earnings 5yr: $56,816
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,276
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,476
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,395
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,709
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,398
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,015
Earnings 5yr: $49,029
Debt: $31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,764
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,615
Earnings 5yr: $50,442
Debt: $31,000
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,778
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,545
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,624
Earnings 5yr: $46,108
Debt: $30,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,362
Earnings 5yr: $42,669
Debt: $30,000
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,514
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,002
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,127
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,896
Earnings 5yr: $45,992
Debt: $28,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,840
In-State Tuition$10,043
Out-of-State Tuition$22,650
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
72%
Pell Grants
76%
Take Loans
27%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$33,630
+35% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,543
Completion Signals
39%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$42,112
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