Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public University · 5,605 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 88.6%
Applications: 11,775
Enrolled: 1,489
Yield Rate: 14.3%
SAT Average: 945
ACT Midpoint: 18

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $10,043
Out-of-State Tuition: $21,874
Average Net Price: $17,840

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $12,432
Family Income $30k–$48k: $13,665
Family Income $48k–$75k: $17,511
Family Income $75k–$110k: $19,774
Family Income Over $110k: $22,390

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants: 71.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 24.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 39.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 71.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates: 9.9%
Major Concentration: Specialized
Annual Degree Completions: 1,240

Top Fields of Study

Business & Management: 118 graduates/year
Psychology: 76 graduates/year
Criminal Justice & Security: 68 graduates/year
Communication & Media: 49 graduates/year
Education: 43 graduates/year
Social Sciences: 39 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: 0.22
Application Trend: Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): 5.7% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 72th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.