Virginia State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

89.1%

Acceptance Rate

4,787

Undergrads

$14,553

Net Price / Year

40.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Virginia State University

Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution located in Petersburg, VA. The school enrolls approximately 5,605 students. With an acceptance rate of 89.1%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,605

Men 2,259

Women 3,346

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 71.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 69%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

89.1%

Acceptance Rate

11,775

Applications

1,489

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

440

550

SAT Math

400

520

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	11,775	10,436	1,489	88.6%
2022	8,230	7,384	1,382	89.7%
2020	9,912	9,541	889	96.3%
2018	7,007	6,383	930	91.1%
2016	5,722	5,406	1,024	94.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$14,553

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

71.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

40.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

46 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	67	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	61	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	59	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	51	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	46	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	41	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	31	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	28	N/A	N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.	28	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.	24	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	23	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	23	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	21	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	18	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	17	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	17	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	13	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	13	N/A	N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.	12	N/A	N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	11	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	10	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.	10	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	10	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	8	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	7	N/A	N/A
History.	7	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	7	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	7	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	7	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	6	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	6	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	6	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	5	N/A	N/A
Music.	4	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	4	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	4	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	3	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	2	N/A	N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$8,552,806

Total Athletics Expenses

$8,552,806

Total Athletics Revenue

290

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	40	$1,778,239	$1,778,239	N/A
Football	Men	137	$1,762,897	$1,762,897	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	136	$760,290	$760,290	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	60	$543,708	$543,708	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$303,472	$303,472	N/A
Soccer	Women	20	$240,696	$240,696	N/A
Softball	Women	20	$155,536	$155,536	N/A
Golf	Men	7	$112,072	$112,072	N/A
Tennis	Coed	15	$103,609	$103,609	N/A
Bowling	Women	7	$92,809	$92,809	N/A
Baseball	Men	41	$79,591	$79,591	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	35
Aggravated Assault	30
Rape	22
Fondling	14
Motor Vehicle Theft	11
Robbery	9
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	2