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One Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806
p. 804-524-5000
w. www.vsu.edu

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5104

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Virginia State University?
1382nd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,584 $3,584 $11,646
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,590 $2,590 $2,862
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $218 $218 $492
FT Graduate Tuition $5,274 $5,274 $13,100
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,090 $2,090 $2,362
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $317 $317 $652
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $16,799 $16,799 $25,133
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,074 $7,074 $15,408
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,074 $7,074 $15,408

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $5,655 $5,904 $5,655 $5,904 $13,307 $14,018
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,340 $7,710
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,475 $1,675
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 6,823 (N/A male / N/A female)
Admitted 4,403 (N/A male / N/A female)
Admission rate 65%
First-time Enrollment 1,324 (N/A male / N/A female)
FT Enrollment 1,286 (N/A male / N/A female)
PT Enrollment 38 (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment5,366

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Virginia State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Virginia State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Basketball Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

SAT Test Admission

1352nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 90%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 380 / 460
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 380 / 460
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 760 / 920

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,988
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,640
Board Fee$3,410

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 4 660 5 7 1 31 11 719
Accounting 32 32
Agriculture, General 7 1 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26 26
Business Administration and Management, General 48 1 1 50
Business Teacher Education 1 1
Business/Managerial Economics 2 12 1 15
Chemistry, General 3 3
Computer Engineering, General 8 1 9
Computer Science 6 1 7
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 1 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 16 16
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 58 1 1 1 61
Curriculum and Instruction 10 1 2 13
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11 1 3 15
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 4
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
English Language and Literature, General 13 1 14
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other 8 3 11
Health/Medical Psychology
History, General 10 1 2 13
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 12 13
Industrial Technology/Technician
Information Technology 32 1 1 34
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 16 1 1 18
Manufacturing Engineering 2 1 3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18 18
Mass Communication/Media Studies 56 56
Mathematics, General 1 1
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 1 1 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 38 1 8 1 48
Music Performance, General 3 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 5 2 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 65 65
Physics, General 2 2
Plant Sciences, General
Political Science and Government, General 10 10
Psychology, General 60 1 1 1 1 64
Public Administration 15 15
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other (NEW) Any instructional program in organizational communication, public relations, and advertising not listed above
Social Work
Sociology 18 1 19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9 2 11
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 14 4 1 19
Visual and Performing Arts, General 10 10

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Virginia State University 1041st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $65,552 ($68,719 male / $61,269 female)
Number of FT Faculty 247 (142 male / 105 female)
Number of PT Faculty 103
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $4,951,426

Local News for Virginia State University

Tom Joyner Foundation fundraises for Virginia State University

The Tom Joyner Foundation has revealed that it has named Virginian State University (VSU) as its School of the Month for May 2010. The Tom Joyner Foundation is a fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and is now turning its efforts towards VSU. The award is in recognition of the retirement of VSU’s pr…

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