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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
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Overview
Virginia State University is a University institution located in Petersburg, VA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
Petersburg, VA 23806
United States
Petersburg, VA 23806
United States
Contact
Mr. Rodney Hall
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: rhall@vsu.edu
Phone: 804-524-2954
Fax: 804-524-5055
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: rhall@vsu.edu
Phone: 804-524-2954
Fax: 804-524-5055
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business/managerial Economics | × |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | × |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education And Teaching | × |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | × |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | × |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General | × |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | × |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering, General | × |
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| Manufacturing Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other | × |
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| Industrial Technology/technician | × |
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| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other | × |
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| Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other | × |
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| Work And Family Studies | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | × |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | × |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| Social Work | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Performance, General | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,577
Applied
9,424
Accepted
4,829
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,135
Females Applied
6,456
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
3,442
Males Applied
2,968
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
25
Application Fee
2.85
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | - | 420 | 540 | |
| SAT Math | - | 380 | 510 | |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 14 | 20 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,701
In-state
17,532
Out-of-state
5,701
In-district
Fees
4,342
Full-time student fees
13,355
Room & board
7,698
Room only
Financial Aid
12,695
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,695
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,000
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,500
Avg. Loan Aid
1,000
Avg. Grant Aid
8,195
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,829
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
25%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.02% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 92.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 2.57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0.31% |
| Other | 3.28% |
Gender
Male (40.44%)
Female (59.56%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Welcome to the Land of Troy
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Welcome to the Land of Troy
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
AbstraKt Entertainment, Golden Key Honor Society, The Betterment of Brothers and Sisters, Diversified Virtue Entertainment and Sankofa
AbstraKt Entertainment, Golden Key Honor Society, The Betterment of Brothers and Sisters, Diversified Virtue Entertainment and Sankofa
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | Division 2 | ||
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | Division 2 | ||
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | Division 2 | ||
| Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 2 | ||
| Bowling | No | Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | Division 2 | ||
| Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
| Volleyball | Division 2 |
Faculty
1,110
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 840
Part-time - 270
Male - 498
Female - 612
Virginia State University