Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA • public • Division II | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,556 • Total: 6,003

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Petersburg, VA
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Website

www.vsu.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

M2: Master's Colleges & Universities – Medium Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,259 (40.7%) • Female: 3,297 (59.3%)

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

9,424 admitted from 10,577 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 420-540
Math: 380-510
Total: 800-1050

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

14-20

Application Types Offered

RD —

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

Rolling:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

71.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,696

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$34,527

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,701
Out-of-state: $17,532

Room & Board

$13,355

Books & Supplies

$3,640

Students Receiving Pell Grants

72%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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