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Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA
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PublicSuburbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
4,787
Graduation Rate
41%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,543
Retention Rate
71%

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SAT Range (25th–75th)800–1050
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)14–20
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,755
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,006
Avg Net Price
$14,553
Room & Board
$12,966
Total COA
$24,173
Median Debt
$26,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,432
$30,001–48,000
$13,665
$48,001–75,000
$17,511
$75,001–110,000
$19,774
$110,001+
$22,390
Pell Grant Rate: 71%
Federal Loan Rate: 76%

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Sticker Price$34,972
Estimated Net Price$14,553 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
41%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,543
Retention Rate
71%
Median Debt
$26,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
19.0%
Psychology
12.3%
Criminal Justice
11.0%
Communication
7.9%
Education
6.9%
Social Sciences
6.3%
Engineering Technology
6.0%
Biology
4.7%
Computer Science
4.4%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.2%

Demographics

Men 40%Women 60%
White
2.6%
Black
92.9%
Hispanic
0.0%
Asian
0.3%
International
0.6%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.