Known for business — excellent value
Virginia State University is a public institution in Petersburg with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 917, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,553.
Established
1882
Motto
"Greater Happens Here"
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
Central
Division
Division II
89%Acceptance
917SAT Avg
4,787Students
13:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$45,543Earnings 10yr
$14,553Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 917
Reading & WritingMid: 480
420540
MathMid: 455
380510
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1420
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,755
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,006
Room & Board$12,966
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$24,173
Average Net Price$14,553
Median Debt at Graduation$26,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,432
$30–48K$13,665
$48–75K$17,511
$75–110K$19,774
$110K+$22,390
Programs (61)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,787
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
71%
Race & Ethnicity
White 3%
Black 93%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate40.7%
Freshman Retention71.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$33,630
8 Years$39,572
10 Years$45,543
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,100
Men
$40,300
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia