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NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU WSSU Temple Longwood University| Virginia State University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | |||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | vsu.edu | |||
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Costs |
VSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% |
Admission |
VSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 10,577 | |||
| Admitted | 9,424 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
VSU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 |
Diversity |
VSU | |||
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| % Men | 3% | |||
| % Women | 4% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 3% | |||
| % Black | 87% | |||
| % Hispanic | 2% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 7% |
Students |
VSU | |||
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| % In-State | 66% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | |||
Campus |
VSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/