Virginia State University
Public, 4-year
1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806
Quick Facts
4,787
Total Enrollment
89%
Acceptance Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
$33,630
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,755
In-State Tuition
$14,553
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
917
Avg SAT Score
About Virginia State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1 Hayden Drive |
| City | Petersburg, VA |
| ZIP Code | 23806 |
| County | Chesterfield County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Makola M. Abdullah (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,787 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 40% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 2.6% |
| Black | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.6% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.4% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 420 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 | 20 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,755
In-State Tuition
$22,006
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,173
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,553
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 71% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 76% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 71% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $41,017 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 27% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,432 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,665 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,511 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,774 |
| $110,001+ | $22,390 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$33,630
6 Years After
$39,572
8 Years After
$45,543
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,098 | 75th percentile: $50,839
Earnings by Family Income Background
$31,003
Low Income
$35,571
Middle Income
$38,502
High Income
Student Outcomes
71%
Full-Time Retention
75%
Part-Time Retention
41%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,216
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$21,853
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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