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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,893
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $49,358
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Virginia State University is a public college in Petersburg, VA with 5,074 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 948 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,893 per year ($11,335 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,358 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,577
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,424
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–550
200800
SAT Math400–520
200800
ACT Composite14–20
136
What Virginia State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,338
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,418
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,404
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,335
- $30–48k$17,026
- $48–75k$17,292
- $75–110k$21,045
- $110k+$25,432
Get a personal estimate with Virginia State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $49,358
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,074
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 75%
- White2%
- Hispanic6%
- Black83%
- Asian0%
Virginia State University FAQ
What is Virginia State University's acceptance rate?+
Virginia State University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–520 on SAT Math; the average total is 948.
What ACT score do you need for Virginia State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 14–20.
Is Virginia State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Virginia State University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,577 students applied to Virginia State University and 9,424 were admitted; 1,448 enrolled.
Does Virginia State University consider legacy status?+
No. Virginia State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Virginia State University require an essay?+
Virginia State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Virginia State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,338 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,893.
What is Virginia State University's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234155 · How we use this data
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