Virginia State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
4,787
Men / Women
41% / 59%
Black
84%
Hispanic
6%
Mixed
5%
White
4%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Asian
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
21%
Life & Natural Sciences
19%
Engineering, Computing & Math
6%
Professional
6%
Arts
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,043
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$22,650
Est. In-State Cost
$12,992
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$29,300
10-Year ROI
$127,000
ROI Percentile
37th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
69%
4-Year Graduation Rate
24%
6-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,615 (51th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (64th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $9M | #259 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $3M | #268 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #357 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 19 | #394 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 0 | #612 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
11%
SAT Range
840
–
1,070
ACT Range
14
–
20
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | 25 | 36% / 64% | 0% | ||
| Agriculture | 25 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Human Development | 63 | 54% / 46% | 0% | $42,247 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 47 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | $42,247 | |
| Consumer Sciences | 13 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | |||||
| Middle School Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Special Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Technology | 73 | 74% / 26% | 5% | $78,050 | |
| Computer Engineering | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 24 — | 71% / 29% | 4% | — | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Electronic Engineering Technology | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | — | |
| Industrial Technology | 16 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 16 — | 88% / 12% | 12% | $78,050 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Humanities and Social Sciences | 227 | 28% / 72% | 0% | $46,318 | |
| Criminal Justice | 56 — | 27% / 73% | 2% | $45,651 | |
| English | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| History | 10 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 30 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Mass Communication | 45 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $45,537 | |
| Political Science | 24 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 20 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $49,943 | |
| Sociology | 21 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Fine Arts | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Natural and Health Sciences | 127 | 15% / 85% | 0% | $50,451 | |
| Mathematics | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 46 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | — | |
| Chemistry | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 71 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $50,451 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald F. Lewis College of Business | 117 | 40% / 60% | 1% | ||
| Accounting | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 7% | — | |
| Business Administration | 52 — | 37% / 63% | 0% | — | |
| Hospitality Management | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | — | |
| Management Information Systems | 17 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | — | |
| Managerial Economics | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Marketing | 17 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | — |