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Virginia State University

#569 in US ranking Petersburg, VA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,338
Tuition & fees
$10,043
Avg. aid
$15,647
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
840–1070
ACT range
14–20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$39,209
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Virginia State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Virginia State University tradition that brings students and alumni together around athletics and campus activities. The event is more than a single game: its schedule may include student programming and opportunities for alumni to reconnect with the university.

Other named campus events include Spring Fling and Welcome to the Land of Troy. Spring Fling serves as a spring-semester social event, while Welcome to the Land of Troy is oriented toward welcoming students to campus. Activities and schedules can change from year to year, so the current university calendar is the reliable source for dates, admission rules, and whether an event is open to families or the public.

What are the student housing and dining options at Virginia State University?

Virginia State University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and campus dining plans. The availability of housing does not mean that a particular building, room type, or placement is guaranteed.

Students comparing residential options should review each building's eligibility rules, application and deposit deadlines, contract length, and meal-plan requirements. University housing reports high-speed internet access and electronically operated entrances, but amenities and room configurations may differ by building. Dining-plan choices should be evaluated against class schedules and how often a student expects to eat on campus. Students considering an off-campus lease should compare its full term, utilities, transportation, and meal costs with a campus housing contract rather than compare rent with a residence-hall charge alone.

Virginia State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

54

Virginia State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Campus size
236 acres

Virginia State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Virginia State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Johnston Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Virginia State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Virginia State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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