Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University is a historically Black land-grant university offering programs in agriculture, engineering, and business.
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Tuition
$9,755
Acceptance
89.1%
Students
5,148
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,755
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,006
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,966
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,068
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
41%
Freshman Retention
71%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89.1%
SAT range
800 - 1050
ACT range
14 - 20
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,148
Undergrads
4,787
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
80
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
61
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.96
Property Rate / 1,000
4.28
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Petersburg
Violent Rate / 100k
164
Property Rate / 100k
1,182
Location
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Petersburg, VA 23806