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  • PETERSBURG, VA
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Virginia State University

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B minus
    3. Diversity
      B minus
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      C+
    Virginia State is a public university located in Ettrick, Virginia in the Richmond Area. As a historically black college, VSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,507 undergraduate students. The Virginia State acceptance rate is 96%. Popular majors include Psychology, Communications, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 46% of students, Virginia State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,400.
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    1 HAYDEN DRIVE
    PETERSBURG, VA 23806
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    About Virginia State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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    VSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    96%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    820-1000
    ACT Range
    15-20
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    vsu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman-apply/index.php

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,332 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,888 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Psychology
      64 Graduates
    • Communications
      58 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      50 Graduates
    • Biology
      48 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      44 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      37 Graduates
    • Business
      36 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      35 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      29 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      23 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      100%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,507 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    152
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    67%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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