Virginia State University (VSU)

Black Pinpoint One Hayden Drive PO Box 9018 | Petersburg, VA | 23806

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Virginia State offers its students a top-notch education in the fields of agriculture, engineering, family and consumer sciences, and the military sciences. Its land-grant status drives the university’s mission to be a leader in agricultural research and extend its knowledge and expertise beyond the school to help improve the quality of life in Virginia, the nation, and the world.

Students come to Virginia State University for all purposes and at all points in their academic journey: there are 36 undergraduate degree programs, 17 graduate degree programs, 2 doctoral degree programs, and 8 certificate programs. Progressive students will find a lot of options beyond the traditional majors like political science and biology, thanks to modern programming in media management, hospitality management, and information logistics technology. Opportunities also abound for student research through prestigious sponsorships with NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Institutes of Health, and others; in turn, the school is able to provide the latest technological resources. Faculty members are recognized as leaders in their fields of study and prioritize creating personalized teaching environments, academic advisement, goal setting, and mentoring. All the groundwork is there for students to reap for a promising career.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,923
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Average HS GPA
2.85

Deadlines

Regular
May 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
380 - 460

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
380 - 460

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
15 - 19

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$14,132
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,250
On-Campus Room and Board
10128
Approximate Expenses per year
$26,810

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
446

Gender

Men
240
Women
206
Minority
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

60% female40% male

Out of State

32% are out
of state
68% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time
5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,498
Foreign Countries Represented
29

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.27%
Asian
0.45%
Black
85.49%
Hispanic
2.08%
Caucasian
2.68%
Unknown
8.95%
International
0.09%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
0%
First-Year Students
0%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

gt; Major highways include Interstates 95, 85 and 64, as well as U.S. Route 460. gt; Bus service is available from nearby Petersburg. gt;The Ettrick/Petersburg Amtrak station is less than one mile from campus. gt;Richmond International Airport is 30 miles from VSU.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Virginia State University is approximately 125 miles south of Washington, DC and 20 miles south of Richmond, VA via I-95. It is approximately 30 miles from the Richmond International Airport. Arriving by I-95 South from Richmond, Washington, DC. etc. Follow 1-95 South to Petersburg. Take exit (Temple Avenue). Turn left at Temple Avenue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Marthew-Jefferson Drive. Proceed around Matthew-Jefferson Drive onto University Avenue. Turn right onto Hayden Street. Virginia Hall is located to your left opposite of Jones Dining Hall. Arriving by I-64 from Norfolk (East) or Charlottesville (West) Take exit for I-95, follow I-95 South to Petersburg. Take exit (Temple Avenue). Turn left at Temple Avenue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). ). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at MatthewJefferson Drive. Arriving by U. S. 460 from Suffolk (East) or Roanoke (West) Take 1-95 North to Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to end of street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University Avenue (steep hill) to campus. Arriving by I-85 North or I-95 North from North Carolina Follow I-85 North to I-95 North. Take Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to end of street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University Avenue (steep hill) to campus.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Trojans)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Trojans)

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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
70
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
5%
Join a sorority
5%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesJun 1
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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
School

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,196
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,196
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,500

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Internships

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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05 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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14 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Music Performance, General.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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