Virginia State University: Review & Facts

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Virginia State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,650 students enrolled. This college was established in 1882 and is one of the 3 schools located in Petersburg, Virginia.

Virginia State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Virginia State University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Virginia State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Management, Business, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Virginia State University student retention rate is fair at 73% (close to Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Virginia State University is low - 47%. About 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Virginia State University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, $16,600 a year. The additional fees at Virginia State University not covered by tuition are roughly $4,900, which comes to a total of $21,500 per academic year.

Read the details about Virginia State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,230 applications were submitted and 7,384 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Virginia State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Virginia State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Virginia State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $6,700 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Virginia State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Virginia State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Virginia State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Virginia State University
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia
23806, USA
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