Virginia State University
#41 in Regional Universities South (tie)
Overview
Virginia State University is a public institution that was founded in 1882. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,242 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 231 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Virginia State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South, #41. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,755; out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,253.
Virginia State University is a public institution that was founded in 1882. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,242 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 231 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Virginia State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South, #41. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,755; out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,253.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$9,755
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,242
Acceptance Rate
96%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$21,253
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,755
Room & Board
$12,966(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$11,498
$15,359
$15,359
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$21,253
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,755
Room & Board
$12,966(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$11,498
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
31%
13:1
N/A
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
11%
N/A
Psychology, General
11%
N/A
Business Administration and Management, General
9%
N/A
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
8%
N/A
Mass Communication/Media Studies
6%
N/A
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Students
4,242
Graduate Enrollment
350
Total Enrollment
4,592
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
4,022
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
94%
Minority Enrollment
94%
Minority Enrollment
94%
Black
3%
White
3%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
34+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
31%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
90%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,250
$30,800
$30,800
Graduation Rate
31%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
90%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,250
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Undergraduate data are based on the 2022 school year.
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