Virginia State University-School Summary

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School Summary

Virginia State University

General Information:

Founded in 1882, Virginia State University is seated on 236 acres located in Chesterfield county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Libraries:

This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1400. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806
For more information call: 804 524-5000. This school has a website at https://www.vsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman-apply/index.php

Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$5,701.00	$17,532.00
Room and Board	$13,355.00	$13,355.00
Fees	$4,342.00	$4,342.00
Total	$23,398.00	$35,229.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.vsu.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	11%
18-23	27%
12-17	60%
6-11	2%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	5%
11-25%	12.00%
26-50%	40.00%
Under 50%	43.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and field

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	1,737
Female	2,563
Total	4,300

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	1,737
Female	2,563
Total	4,300

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	0%
African American	91%
Hispanic	1%
Native American	0%
White	2%
Other	5%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	90%
At Least 25 Years Old	10%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	75%
Out Of State	25%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	N/A
Live Off Campus	N/A

Student Events (Top 3)

Homecoming, Spring Fling, Welcome to the Land of Troy

Student Organizations (Top 5)

AbstraKt Entertainment, Golden Key Honor Society, The Betterment of Brothers and Sisters, Diversified Virtue Entertainment, Sankofa

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
50.0101 Visual and Performing Arts, General
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
11.0701 Computer Science
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
01.0000 Agriculture, General
54.0101 History, General
44.0000 Human Services, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
44.0701 Social Work
15.0805 Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0612 Industrial Technology/Technician
14.3601 Manufacturing Engineering
52.0301 Accounting
52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1320 Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
13.1206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
13.1203 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
15.0399 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
19.0499 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
15.0899 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
09.0999 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
19.0000 Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

Virginia State University

General Information:

Libraries:

Computer Labs:

Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.