Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Virginia State University
Virginia State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Petersburg, VA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 5,074 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,543.
89%
Acceptance
$15,840
Net price
5,074
Enrollment
39%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
948
SAT average
18
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,840
Average net price
$10,043
In-state tuition
$22,650
Out-of-state tuition
$13,355
Room & board
$1,300
Books & supplies
$27,661
Total cost of attendance
72%
Students receiving Pell grants
76%
Students with federal loans
$26,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$45,543
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,630
Median earnings (6 yrs)
39%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$15,660
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,074
Total enrollment
4%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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