Virginia State University

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Virginia State University is a public institution located in Petersburg, VA. The school has... approximately 3653 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $42,112. The average age of students entering Virginia State University is 21. The most popular programs at the Virginia State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (16%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (10%), Psychology (9%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (9%) and Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$20,909.00
Admissions Rate
96%
Average Debt at Graduation
$30,000.00
Average SAT Score
916

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Virginia State University.

Tuition & Fees
$20,909.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$2,764.00
Total Expected Costs
$23,673.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$17,237.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $15,823.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $16,672.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,200.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,708.00
$110,000 + $22,478.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Virginia State University.

3,653 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 40%

Female Students: 60%

96% Full Time / 4% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 71%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Virginia State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Virginia State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$30,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
78%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$311.35

The graduation rate at the Virginia State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
46%
Students who Return after their First Year
62%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Virginia State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (16%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (10%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (9%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (8%)