Virginia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2466 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #689 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #631 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1240 of 2,152 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 4,300
- Graduates
- 348
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.vsu.edu
Virginia State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Virginia State University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 8,230 | 2,776 | 5,454 |
| Admissions | 7,384 | 2,420 | 4,964 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,374 | 565 | 809 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 4 | 4 |
48 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
246 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1030
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Virginia State University are 830-1030 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 17
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Virginia State University are 14-17 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 4243 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 188 (4%) |
| White | 100 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 16 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,498
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,540 | $8,375 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,540 | $8,375 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,542 | $18,627 |
| Fee in-district | $4,114 | $4,114 |
| Fee in-state | $4,114 | $4,114 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,867 | $4,867 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,766 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,544 |
| Room charge | $6,744 |
| Meal charge | $4,800 |
Virginia State University majors
Virginia State University has granted 587 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 102 master's across 12 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 65 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 67 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 49 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 37 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 14 | 11 | |
| Social Work | 24 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 16 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 16 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | 9 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 5 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 587 | 102 | 8 |
Virginia State University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 35% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia State University has published 1,949 scientific papers with 31,169 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Political Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 | 212 |
| 1992 | 15 | 171 |
| 1993 | 14 | 145 |
| 1994 | 16 | 191 |
| 1995 | 17 | 177 |
| 1996 | 17 | 161 |
| 1997 | 38 | 157 |
| 1998 | 14 | 170 |
| 1999 | 24 | 162 |
| 2000 | 32 | 239 |
| 2001 | 16 | 249 |
| 2002 | 30 | 324 |
| 2003 | 41 | 310 |
| 2004 | 38 | 296 |
| 2005 | 45 | 360 |
| 2006 | 58 | 435 |
| 2007 | 87 | 489 |
| 2008 | 73 | 558 |
| 2009 | 90 | 629 |
| 2010 | 72 | 759 |
| 2011 | 88 | 953 |
| 2012 | 85 | 1139 |
| 2013 | 60 | 1229 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1450 |
| 2015 | 69 | 1528 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1546 |
| 2017 | 54 | 1685 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1878 |
| 2019 | 61 | 2058 |
| 2020 | 99 | 2252 |
| 2021 | 67 | 2444 |
| 2022 | 78 | 2452 |
| 2023 | 94 | 2413 |
Virginia State University alumni
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2 Chainz
- Occupations
- rappersongwriterbasketball player
- Biography
-
Tauheed K. Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz (formerly Tity Boi), is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside fellow hometown rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. The duo was signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label and became best known for their 2007 debut single "Duffle Bag Boy" (featuring Lil Wayne).
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James Avery
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterpoetactortelevision actor
- Biography
-
James La Rue Avery was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Judge Michael Conover on L.A. Law, Steve Yeager in The Brady Bunch Movie, and Dr. Crippen on The Closer (2005–2007); and as the voice actor for Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Haroud Hazi Bin in Aladdin.
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Wale
- Occupations
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in 2006 when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown of Washington D.C., leading to Wale gaining local recognition as he continued recording music for the regional audience. Wale became acquainted with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson in 2006, and signed to his label Allido Records the following year. During this time, Wale released several mixtapes which amassed national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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Lucy McBath
- Enrolled in Virginia State University
- In 1982 graduated with bachelor's degree in political science
- Occupations
- politicianflight attendant
- Biography
-
Lucia Kay McBath is an American politician who has served in the United States House of Representatives from a district in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia since 2019. She represented Georgia's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2023, and has represented the neighboring 7th district since 2023. McBath is a member of the Democratic Party.
General info
| Alternative names | VSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Dream, Explore, Succeed |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 859 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Hayden Drive Petersburg, Virginia, 23806 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 8045245000 |