Virginia State University
- 4 Year
- PETERSBURG, VA
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Virginia State University
- 4 Year
- PETERSBURG, VA
- Rating 3.45 out of 5 1,262 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Virginia State University Rankings
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VSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
830-1010
ACT Range
15-20
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$18,034 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,552 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
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 responses59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 83 responses62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 84 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Communications64 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies61 Graduates
- Biology57 Graduates
- Business54 Graduates
- Psychology54 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching48 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities45 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering Technician30 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services27 Graduates
- Sociology24 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,903 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
122
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 100 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 118 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 56 responsesSimilar Colleges
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I am an entering freshman for the 2021-2022 academic year. My experience with applying, getting accepted and even orientation was awesome. Everyone was positive and encouraging. Each department offered a wealth of information. No one made me feel like a number; they made me feel like I was a Trojan from the very start. My experience with Virginia State University confirmed that choosing them was the right choice. The Campus looks amazing and the fried chicken we ate on orientation day was really good! Every Wednesday is Fried Chicken! There is also Chick Fil A and Subway on Campus; both I like very much. There are a lot of security cameras watching and emergency boxes on campus to call the campus police if needed. The police officers have body cameras insuring whatever happens with the police will be done correctly and fairly. The surrounding area of campus could be better but the city is responsible for that not the university.
I loved that many of my professors were professional, objective, and exhibited excellent communication skills eg timely responses to emails. I also love that students are encouraged to actively engage in multiple organizations and internship opportunities. Professors and administrative personnel who make excuses, do not effectively nor consistently communicate, do not follow through with processing submitted forms, fail to update records, and are not held to the same standard of accountability as students are all reasons why my rating is about average. If you are looking to study online, be cautious because it is not as flexible as you would think. Especially as compared to other colleges and universities.
My freshman year of college here at VSU has been very good. People are welcoming, the teachers are great and understanding, and there is always something to do. I wish the cafe food was better and administrative departments had better service and contact. But besides that, HAIL STATE!