College
Virginia State University
- C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Petersburg, VA
- 1,165 reviews
- AcademicsC+
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationC-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Virginia State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Range
730-900
ACT Range
15-19
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$15,266/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 78%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.79 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.80 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Communications
100 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
94 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
79 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
59 GraduatesPsychology
58 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
53 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
52 GraduatesBiology
36 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
21 GraduatesMarketing
21 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,023Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 46%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.96 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.114 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.56 responses
Virginia State University Reviews
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First and foremost, I would like to say that Virginia State University is a very family oriented environment for its students. I consider VSU to be a family. The students and advisors make you feel at home. They welcome you with open arms. To me, they advocate acceptance. I’m grateful to be apart of an HBCU that I’ve been embraced with such profound comfort. Behold the true Orange and Blue!
I love Virginia State University! Being here at VSU I learned more about myself and how to express myself. The professors here love their students and will go above and beyond for their students but will also push you to your maximum potential they see in you. The professors are always available for students to contact them. Campus food is great! Wednesday's is fried chicken Wednesday's and Fridays is Fish Fry Friday's. Campus has a great tutoring services offered to students. One thing I would like to see Change is all of the dorms updated to modern living for students and get rid of community bathrooms.
Virginia State University is amazing! You feel like you are one big happy family. Everyone takes the time to make you feel welcomed, no matter what the event is. The parties are out of this world, but most importantly the education is great! The professors that the time to help each individual with what he/she needs help with and doesn’t complain or judge them.