Virginia State University
Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution in Petersburg, VA. It enrolls about 5,190 students and admits roughly 89% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Petersburg, VA 23806 |
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Enrollment | 5,190 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,577 / 9,424 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,755 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,006 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 41% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 71% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,184 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 420–540 |
| ACT middle 50% | 14–20 |
| Website | www.vsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8045245000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 10,577 students applied and 9,424 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,448 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,755 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,006. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,184 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,432 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,665 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,511 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,774 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,390 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,083 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 41% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Virginia State University is in Petersburg, VA, Chesterfield County. Its coordinates are 37.2347, -77.4190.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia State University?
About 89% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,577 applicants.
How much does Virginia State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,755 for in-state students and $22,006 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Virginia State University?
About 5,190 students are enrolled.